JP6722125B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, which can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into the game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information on the variable display device is the specific display result, the gaming state (game Therefore, there is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

Also, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. There is something that is configured to give to (the so-called slot machine).

In addition, the game value means that a variable winning ball device provided in a game area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who easily hits a ball, or a right to be advantageous for a player. This means that the conditions for paying out prize balls are easily established.

In the pachinko game machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information), which is started on the variable display device based on the fact that the game ball has won at the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit" occurs. The derivation display means that the symbol (final stop symbol) is finally stopped and displayed. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). Note that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left-middle-right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time, and stop and shake in a state of being consistent with a specific display result. It is possible that a big hit occurs before the final result is displayed, because it is moving, scaling or deforming, or multiple symbols fluctuate in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. The production performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variable display device is not the specific display result, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In such a gaming machine, Cited Document 1 describes that a plurality of items can be stored and an effect using the stored items is executed.

JP, 2014-033910, A

However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 cannot sufficiently improve the effect.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and is an item (for example, first to third items. FIG. 32C). Item storage means (for example, a storage area formed in a RAM mounted on the effect control microcomputer 100; stores data capable of specifying an item), and the item storage means. And a production execution means capable of executing a specific production (for example, item action production) using an item (for example, a portion where the production control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8105, S8110, etc.), It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notice effects including the first notice effect and the second notice effect (for example, active display change effect, cut-in effect, step-up effect, button effect, etc.), and when the notice effect is executed. By executing the specific effect, it is possible to execute a notice effect having a higher degree of expectation than the notice effect (for example, the notice effect is started in a normal mode having a low expectation degree, but the expected effect is obtained by the action of the item. It changes to the first special mode, the second special mode, and the third special mode having a high degree. See FIGS. 35 to 38.) Even if it is a specific effect using the same item, any of a plurality of types of notice effects It is possible to execute the specific effect so that the degree of expectation varies depending on whether the notice effect is executed (see, for example, FIGS. 32A and 32B. Even in the same effect mode, expectation for a big hit by the notice effect) Since the degree is different, even in the item action effect in which the same item is acted (for example, even when changing to the same third special aspect), the expectation degree varies depending on which notice effect is acted), When an item is stored by the item storage means, a first pattern that executes a specific effect that uses the item when the first notice effect is executed, and the item that is used when the second notice effect is executed The specific effect can be executed by the second pattern that executes the specific effect, and when the item is stored by the item storage means and the specific effect by the first pattern is executed, the specific effect by the first pattern is not executed. Compared with the case, the ratio that the second notice effect in which the specific effect is not executed at a timing before the first notice effect is executed is high.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.
Further, as the suggestion display, a display unit capable of displaying the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display is provided, and the display unit is capable of displaying a specific image including a plurality of types of elements having different modes, When displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display having different sizes in a pattern including a specific image, a plurality of types of elements are included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. You may make it display so that it may be displayed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the item is associated with a predetermined color or pattern (for example, blue, red, and fruit pattern), and the effect executing means has a different color or pattern depending on the degree of expectation. The notice effect can be executed (for example, the notice effect can be executed according to the first to third special modes. See FIG. 32B). By executing the specific effect on the notice effect, The notice effect may be executed by changing the color or pattern associated with the item used (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 38 ).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the item is associated with a predetermined character (for example, an item display 200c composed of a character image, see FIG. 39(2)), and a performance executing means. Can execute the notice effect in a plurality of modes, and by executing the specific effect for the notice effect, the notice effect can be executed in a mode in which the character associated with the item used in the particular effect acts. (For example, see FIG. 39(4)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the effect execution means has a plurality of modes (for example, a normal mode and one of the first to third special modes) for advance notice performance. By executing the specific effect on the notice effect, the notice effect can be executed in a mode having a higher degree of expectation than the notice effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S8105 and S8110). The notice effect is started in a normal mode with low expectation, but changes to the first special mode, the second special mode, or the third special mode with high expectation due to the action of the item. 35 to 38.).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above, the effect execution means is a first notice effect (for example, active display change effect, cut-in effect, step-up effect) in which an item can be used. , A button effect) and a second notice effect (for example, a decorative lamp effect) in which the item cannot be used, and a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed, and the item is stored by the item storage means. Sometimes, the ratio of executing the first notice effect is higher than that when the effect is not stored (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes steps S6505 to S6506).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, a change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect for changing the item stored by the item storing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). Is a part for executing step S8107b etc. It is executed when the item assignment pattern of “first item (blue)→third item (fruit pattern)” is determined. See FIG. 32(C). May be.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation of being controlled in an advantageous state, a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (for example, FIG. 40(a) and the like, which is displayed by the shutter image 94 of the first size displayed during the shutter effect, and a second suggestion display in which the display size is the second size (for example, during the reach title effect shown in FIG. 40D). The second size reach title image 95 and the like to be displayed) are provided with a display unit (for example, realized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9 and the like), and the display unit is a plurality of different modes. Structure including elements of various types (element E1 (banana), element E2 (melon), element E3 (apple), element E4 (watermelon), element E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(d)) The specified image (such as the fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(d)) can be displayed, and any of the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display is displayed in the pattern including the specific image. , A plurality of types of elements are displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (elements in both shutter image 94 and reach title image 95 shown in FIGS. 40A and 40D). It is also possible to display such that E1 to E5 are included).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably display the specific image regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately notify that the specific image is displayed.
You may do it.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is the block diagram which shows the circuit constitution example of the production control baseplate, the lamp driver baseplate and the audio output baseplate. It is a flow chart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board performs. It is a flow chart which shows 4ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table, a small hit judgment table, and a big hit type judgment table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a storage buffer. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. 7 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process. It is a flowchart showing a process during special symbol variation. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is the flowchart which shows the production control main processing which CPU for production control executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the stop design of production design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the execution timing of each notice production. It is a flow chart which shows notice production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a notice production execution determination table, a notice production mode determination table, an item provision pattern determination table, and an additional notice production determination table. It is the flowchart which shows the production design fluctuation process. It is the flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of notice production (active display change production) and item production. It is an explanatory view showing a concrete example of notice production (cut-in production) and item production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of notice production (step-up production) and item production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of notice production (button production) and item production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the notice production (button production) and the item production using the item matched with the character. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of shutter production and reach title production.

Embodiment 1.
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is openably and closably provided in the game frame. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). (Excluding the board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball feed tray 3 and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray), for example, and Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by a push/pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built in. Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 have a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

Further, the push button 120 is provided with a push button LED 29. The push button LED 29 can emit light in a plurality of modes, and emits light in a predetermined mode when the auto button function is set to be effective, as described later.

In this embodiment, the push button 120 is provided integrally with the stick controller 122. Therefore, when the stick controller 122 vibrates, the push button 120 also vibrates at the same time. The configuration is not limited to such a configuration, and the stick controller 122 and the push button 120 may be separately provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, a performance display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays the effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display areas include “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol may be fixed. The three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed by the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to perform the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display device 8b, since the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress status of the game. ..

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) are continued for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbols (for example, the left, middle, and right symbols are arranged in the same symbol). In the state of matching with the combination of symbols), the state of being stopped, swinging, scaling or deforming, or a plurality of symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are exchanged. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production. Further, the reach state and the state thereof are referred to as the reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not the big hit symbol, the result is “out”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

In addition, in this embodiment, the case where variable display of the effect symbol is performed as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. Not limited to this, for example, an effect having a predetermined storyliness property may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the result of the jackpot determination and the variation pattern determination. For example, while performing a professional wrestling or soccer game or a battle production in which an enemy or an ally character fights, perform an action to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an action to lose the game or battle if it is out of the way. Good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the results such as winning or losing, it is possible to execute an effect in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and a special symbol and a normal symbol described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol is displayed in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later, and the second. A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the variable display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol (however, to be exact, the variable display of the effect symbol varies on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.), when performing the effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the variable display of the effect pattern disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of production modes such as productions and productions in which a movable object shields all or part of the screen. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the variable display state. Therefore, in this embodiment, by performing a variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, by confirming the state of the fourth symbol, is it currently in the variable display state? Whether or not it can be surely recognized. Note that the fourth symbol is always variably displayed in a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shield, so that it can always be visually recognized.

The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c and the second special symbol for the first special symbol. The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as the fourth symbol display area.

The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state in which the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off in a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at regular time intervals. .. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. The synchronization means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a display color (a display color different from the deviant. For example, deviant) is displayed in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit (for example, a big hit other than the sudden probability big hit) that can expect to win a game ball at the big winning opening. When it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the jackpot game, and even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, as in this embodiment, For example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long, and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long. (For example, 30 seconds), if there is a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, depending on whether or not a game ball to the big winning opening can be substantially expected. The display colors may be different, and, for example, due to the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round being different, there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected. Also in this case, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening can be expected.

Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a display color (a display color different from the deviant. For example, deviant) of the big symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Sometimes it is displayed in blue whereas it is displayed in red when it is a big hit.The display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). , The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit (for example, a big hit other than the sudden probability big hit) that can expect to win a game ball at the big winning opening. When it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds to be continued in the jackpot game, and even if the number of rounds of each jackpot is the same, as in this embodiment, For example, the opening time of the special winning opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long, and the opening time of the special winning opening per round is long. (For example, 30 seconds), if there is a jackpot that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, depending on whether or not a game ball to the big winning opening can be substantially expected. The display colors may be different, and, for example, due to the number of times of opening the special winning opening per round being different, there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that cannot be expected. Also in this case, the display color may be changed depending on whether or not the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening can be expected.

The display color when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off is different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the fourth pattern display areas 9c and 9d from being invisible when they are turned off. Is desirable.

In this embodiment, the case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown. However, apart from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. You may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately turned on, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be possible to indicate whether or not the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown to correspond to the respective fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are shown. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement|achieve the 4th symbol display area common to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using a light-emitting body, such as a lamp and LED. In this case, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display in which lights of different display colors are repeatedly turned on and off at regular time intervals. In addition, when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and when the variable display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol, for example, Alternatively, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing the display in which lighting and extinction are repeated at different time intervals. Further, for example, when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is derived and displayed, and when the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, it is the same big hit symbol. Alternatively, the stop symbols in different modes may be stopped and displayed.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right side of the first special symbol display device 8a), a second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

The small display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape. Further, in this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display section). There is something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept includes that the gaming ball has entered (wins) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning opening 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13 than in the second starting winning opening 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, the game ball is hard to win).

Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in an open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win in the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly below the effect display device 9, but the gap between the lower end of the effect displaying device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further narrowed, or the first start winning opening 13 is provided. The nails are densely arranged around 13 and the nail arrangement around the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13, and the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. Alternatively, the winning rate of the first starting winning opening 13 may be set higher.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second starting winning opening 14 is provided, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second winning opening 13 are provided. A variable winning ball device that opens and closes any of the starting winning openings 14 may be provided.

Above the second special symbol display device 8b, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b consisting of four display devices for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as a starting memory or a starting winning memory. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a total reserved storage display unit 18c that displays the total number (the total reserved storage number) that is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is provided. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display section 18c for displaying the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions where the variable display start condition is not satisfied. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation storage display part which displays the 1st reservation storage number, and the 2nd reservation storage display part which displays the 2nd reservation storage number.

Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, an active display portion 18d that displays an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed is provided. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display section 18c displays a pending display corresponding to the pending storage for which the variable display has not yet been started, and also starts the variable display based on the pending storage and ends the variable display. Meanwhile, the pending display corresponding to the pending storage is displayed as an active display on the active display section 18d different from the total pending storage display section 18c. In this embodiment, the active display is displayed in the same manner as the hold display, but the active display does not necessarily have to be in the same manner as the hold display. May be

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the effect symbol is reminiscent of the big hit on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a special winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display device 8b. In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the open/close plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the special winning opening, which is the winning area, is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of 00 to 99, for example. In addition, the normal symbol display device 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED, but for example, a display device that can display a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp that can alternately display "○" and "x"). It may be composed of.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display on the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7".), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 14) when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol. Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol hold storage display device 41 having a display section with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided as a big jackpot than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Further, even in a time-saving state (a game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) in which the symbol variation time is shortened, although not in the probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 for producing a sound effect or a voice as a predetermined voice output are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 is provided on the front frame on the outer periphery of the game area 7. The frame LED 28 can emit light in a plurality of modes. In this embodiment, the frame LED 28 can emit white, blue, green and red.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to a player operating a hit ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into a game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hit ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then comes down the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That 1 start condition is established), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high-probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball easily starts winning (that is, special symbol display devices 8a, 8b and effects). A transition is made to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, a transition to a time saving state). Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state, it is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is longer than in the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

Note that the variable winning ball device 15 does not extend the time in which it is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), but shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and the starting winning prize is easily achieved (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, which is disadvantageous to the player. The state changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to win a prize). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 increases to the open state, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

Also, by changing to a time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and effect symbols is shortened, so the variation of special symbols and effect symbols starts. It is possible to reduce a situation in which an invalid starting winning occurs due to a high frequency of being played (in other words, the holding memory is quickly consumed). Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (transfer to high base state) May be. In addition, by shifting to any one of the above states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it becomes easier to start winning (high base State). In addition, by shifting to only one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol time saving state and special symbol time saving state), it is easy to start winning (high. It is also possible to change to the base state).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The 1-chip microcomputer has at least the RAM 55 in addition to the CPU 56, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. The I/O port section 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up by power supply.

Since the CPU 56 in the game control microcomputer 560 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, the following description means that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and the start occurs at random timing. Based on that the time of winning is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, the numerical data read has a random number generating function.

The random number circuit 503 selects and sets the update range of numerical data (initial value selection setting function and upper limit selection setting function), numerical data update rule selection setting function, and numerical data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random numbers generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also a main board. It is mounted on 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which displays the special symbol variably, the normal symbol display device 10 which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reservation storage The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

An information output circuit 64 that outputs an information output signal such as big hit information indicating occurrence of a big hit game state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 and the like provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output from.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the sound output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

The production control board 80 is equipped with a production control CPU 101 and a production control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information on production such as production symbol process flags. The RAM may be external. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the effect control INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

In this embodiment, the VDP 109 that cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, characters, characters, figures and symbols (including effect patterns), and background image data. ROM for this. The VDP 109 reads the image data from the CGROM in accordance with the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

As a signal direction restricting means, the signal input from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. As the unidirectional circuit, for example, a diode or a transistor is used. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Further, the unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the production control command and the production control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (on the side of the game control microcomputer 560). The output port 571 is a part of the I/O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the side of the relay board 77).

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player's operation of the stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. .. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the stick controller 122 to vibrate by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs the sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving an LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to the light emitting body such as the frame LED 28 based on the signal for driving the LED.

In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates a voice or a sound effect according to the sound number data and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesizing IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the audio signal to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data according to the tone number data. The control data according to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, the variation period of the effect symbol) in time series.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first makes necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter/timer) and PIO (parallel input/output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed. (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output by the built-in device is This is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input through the input port (step S6). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

If the clear switch is not on, check whether the backup RAM area data protection process (eg, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped. Yes (step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure such as a power failure, the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match) because the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved. If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply was stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is executed when the power supply is not restored.

If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Processing). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set to the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. Initialized data is set in the backup setting table for the areas that may be initialized in the work area. By the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time saving flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), a portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden variation big hit, small hit, or off) to the effect control board 80 (step. S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, the CPU 56 also transmits the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 8) when the value of the special symbol pointer described later is also stored in the backup RAM. You may do so. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may restart the variable display of the fourth symbol on the basis of receiving the first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the variable time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the variable time timer that has been saved is restarted and the variable display of the special symbol is restarted and saved. When the value of the variable time timer that has been used has timed out, a symbol confirmation designation command to be described later is transmitted. In this embodiment, the value of a special symbol process flag described later is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, the special symbol process process is restarted from the process corresponding to the value of the special symbol process flag that is saved.

It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0, instead of necessarily transmitting the display result designation command when the power is restored. .. If the value of the variable time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure has occurred during the change, and the display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the display state designation command is not transmitted and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that there is a power outage during fluctuations, and the display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates during a power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command has not been received, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

In this embodiment, both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the game state recovery process.

In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). By the RAM clearing process, predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number for normal symbol determination) is initialized to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Further, the predetermined data (for example, the data of the count value of the counter for generating the normal symbol per determination random number) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set to the pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set to the work area (step S12).

By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per determination random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. Initially set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to the control state. The value is set.

Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) for initialization (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs a screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, an initialization notification.

Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs settings according to, for example, a random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R by executing a process in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is taken every 4 ms.

When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number updating process (step S17) and the initial value random number updating process (step S18) in the main process. When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. It is set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when the big hit is not made, and a random number for determining whether or not the reach is made when the big hit is not made. The for-use random number updating process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the random number for the initial value, the initial value of the count value of the counter (normal symbol per determination random number generation counter) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit the normal symbol It is a random number for determining. A game control process for controlling the progress of a game to be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls, by itself, a game display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, and other game devices provided in the game machine. In the process to do, or the process of transmitting a command signal to control other microcomputers, also referred to as the game device control process), the count value of the normal symbol per determination random number is one round (normal symbol per determination random number If the number of steps between the minimum and maximum possible values has been increased), the initial value is set to that counter.

In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed by using effect symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9. Also, when the display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the reach is not suddenly reached and the sudden probability big hit symbol (for example, "135")). May be displayed as a stop). When the display result of the special symbol is not a big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether or not the power-on signal has been turned on) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supply supplied to the gaming machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power-supply-stop-time process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Then, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and the states of these signals are determined (switch process: step S21). ).

Next, the CPU 56 is the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the normal symbol display device 10, the first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, the second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, the normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a drive signal is output to each display device in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol per determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process processing, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order are executed in accordance with the corresponding process. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: step S28).

Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, in accordance with the winning detection based on that any of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 is turned on, a payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls.

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (step S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for performing a special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing a normal symbol effect display according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). CPU56, for example, until the end flag is set when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol, the variation speed of the normal symbol switches the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby performing the effect display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 10.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process ends.

By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be executed in.

When the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9 display the shift symbol in a stopped state, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A predetermined combination of effect symbols that does not reach may be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normal loss") in the case where the variable display result is the outlying pattern.

When the deviation symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after the reach state is reached, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not become the big hit symbol finally may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such effect symbols is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "off".

In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of "left", "middle", and "right" on the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed together (however, in the case of sudden probability big hit). In some cases, sudden change jackpot pattern (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

When "5", which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, in the effect display device 9, the variable display mode of the effect symbol is "the sudden probability big hit". After the variable display of the effect symbol is performed as in the case of, the predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability large hit symbol. For example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the small hit symbol "5" being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as the "small hit" variable display mode. ..

Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to the number of times of opening the special winning opening is smaller than that of the big hit (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 seconds is twice). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability changing state to the normal state or from the normal state to the probability changing state. The sudden probability big hit is allowed up to a small number of times the big winning opening is opened in the big hit game state (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely large. It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot that shifts the game state after the big hit game to the probability variation state (that is, by doing so, it looks to the player as if it suddenly changed to the probability variation state. Is). That is, in this embodiment, the sudden winning big hit and the small hit have the same opening pattern of the special winning opening. By controlling in this way, when the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 second, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a sudden change big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player. (Probably changed state) can be expected, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of big hit (normal big hit, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit described later) (for big hit type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of variation pattern (for determination of variation pattern type)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determine whether to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining random 4 initial value)

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by first using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determining the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process.

The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the type of reach, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B are included. It may be divided into fluctuation pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-relation, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that does not involve pseudo-reaction, a variation pattern type that includes one variation pattern, and It may be divided into a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of two fluctuations and a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern of three fluctuations again. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence/absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-relation or a sliding effect.

In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating the random number for jackpot type determination of (1) and the random number for normal symbol determination of (4). Count up (add 1). That is, those are the judgment random numbers, and the other random numbers are the display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or the initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the game effect. In addition, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware built in the game control microcomputer 560 (which may be hardware outside the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the big hit determination random number. As the big hit determination random number, a software random number may be used instead of a hardware random number.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in the normal state and a time-shortened state (that is, a gaming state that is not the sure variation state) and a probability variation jackpot determination table used in the probability variation state. In the normal-time jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the left column of FIG. 7(A) are set, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, the numerical values described in the right column of FIG. 7(A). Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7(A) is a jackpot determination value.

7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing the small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing the variable display of the first special symbol, and the small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol There is (for the second special symbol). The small hitting determination table (for the first special symbol) is set to each numerical value described in FIG. 7(B), and the small hitting determination table (for the second special symbol) is shown in FIG. 7(C). Each listed numerical value is set. Further, the numerical values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C are the small hit determination values.

The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7(C) may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the game state is shifted to the probability change state. Even if the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, a small hit occurs, and if it is configured so as to produce an effect that fuels whether or not the probability changes, the current gaming state is the probability changing state. On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoyed. Therefore, if the small hit does not occur during the variable display of the second special symbol, the small hit is less likely to occur when the gaming state is the positive changed state, and the stunning effect against the positive change is not performed more than necessary. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player feels troublesome.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit judging random number (random R). The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. 7(A). If any of the jackpot determination values match, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot, which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 7(A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, the “probability” shown in FIGS. 7(B) and (C) indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, that is to determine whether to shift to the big hit game state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, to determine whether to make a small hit, it means to determine whether to shift to the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(B) and 7(C), when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/300. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where the small hit is determined at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning is given to the second starting winning a prize opening 14 of the second special symbol. Compared to the case where the variable display is executed, the percentage of the “small hit” is determined.

7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. Of these, FIG. 7(D) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a in the case. Further, FIG. 7(E) is a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening 14 (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", based on a random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the "probability variation jackpot" and "the sudden variation jackpot." In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the jackpot type determination table 131a is assigned with five determination values for “sudden probability variation jackpot” (40 minutes). 5 is determined to be a sudden probability big jackpot), whereas one determination value is assigned to "a sudden probability big jackpot" in the jackpot type determination table 131b (a ratio of 1/40). Suddenly decided as a sudden change jackpot in)) Explain the case. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the start winning a prize is given to the first starting winning opening 13 and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the starting winning is given to the second starting winning opening 14 and the second special symbol Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the rate of being determined as "a sudden probability big hit" is high. In addition, "sudden probability big hit" is distributed only to the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol, and "sudden probability big hit" is not distributed to the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol (that is, , The first special symbol may be changed and displayed, and it may be determined as "a sudden probability big hit".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, a sudden certainty big hit as the first specific game state in which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value. There is a case where it is determined to be a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit of 15 rounds as the second specific game state to which a game value is given, and when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first specific game state at a high rate Although the case of deciding to set is shown, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of the game balls to the large winning hole per round is increased as the game value is determined. Good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific game state, the second specific game state in which the opening time of the special winning opening per one big hit during the big hit is extended may be determined. Further, for example, even in the case of the same 15-round big hit, the first specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened once per round, and the second specific game state in which the special winning opening is opened plural times per round It is possible to prepare and increase the game value of the second specific game state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, when the special winning opening is opened 15 times in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific game state) May be finished, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round will remain), and an effect may be executed in a manner that fuels whether or not the big hit continues. Then, in the case of the first specific game state, since all 15 rounds have been internally ended, the jackpot game is ended, and in the case of the second specific game state, the undigested round remains internally. Therefore, the jackpot game may be continued (an effect in which the jackpot opening is additionally started by a bonus after finishing the jackpot of 15 times opening).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7(D) and (E), there are "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit" and "suddenly sudden big hit" as big hit types. In this embodiment, the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is two types, 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the big hit game is shown in this embodiment. It's not limited to For example, a 10R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a 10-round jackpot game, a 7R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a seven-round jackpot game, and a 5R certainty variation jackpot for controlling a five-round jackpot game may be provided. In addition, in this embodiment, there are three types of big hit types: "normal big hit", "probably odd big hit" and "suddenly sudden big hit". A jackpot type may be provided. In addition, conversely, there may be less than three types of big hits, for example, only two types of big hits may be provided.

The "normal big hit" is a big hit which is controlled to a big hit game state of 15 rounds and is shifted to only a time saving state after the end of the big hit game state (see step S167 described later). After shifting to the time saving state, when the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time saving state ends (see steps S168, S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is finished even when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The "probability variation jackpot" is a jackpot that is controlled to a jackpot gaming state for 15 rounds and shifts to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is completed (in this embodiment, it is also shifted to the probability variation state and also in the time saving state. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

Further, the "sudden probability big hit" is allowed up to the number of times that the special winning opening is opened less than "normal big hit" or "probable big hit" (in this embodiment, the opening is 0.1 second twice). It is a big hit. That is, in the case of "a sudden sudden change big hit", it is controlled to a big hit game state of two rounds. In addition, in "normal big hit" and "probable odds big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in "sudden positive big hit", the opening time of the big winning opening per round It is extremely short at 0.1 seconds, and it is hardly expected that a game ball will win the big winning opening during a big hit game. Then, in this embodiment, after the sudden variation big hit game state is finished, the state is shifted to the probability variation state (in this embodiment, the state is shifted to the probability variation state and also to the time saving state. Step S169, which will be described later). See S170). Then, the probability variation state and the time saving state continue until the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

The mode of sudden probability big hit is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening the special winning opening may be set to 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as in the case of a normal big hit or a sudden probability variation big hit, and only the opening time of the special winning opening may be made as short as 0.1 seconds.

As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the "small hit" occurs, the special winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds each, and the big hit game state is caused by "the sudden probability big hit". Similar control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", the gaming state does not change after the opening of the special winning opening twice, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained. By doing so, it becomes impossible to recognize whether it is a "sudden variation big hit" or a "small hit", and the enjoyment of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured such that all types of big hits are probability-change big hits, the small hits may not be provided. Also, when the big hit types are all probability varying big hits, if a small hit is provided, a sudden probability big hit without transitioning to a probability changing state (high probability state) and a time saving state (high base state) It is preferable to provide (the opening pattern of the special winning opening is the same for the case of sudden variation big hit and small hit).

In the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b, the determination values (the jackpot type determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the value of Random 1 and correspond to each of the "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot", and "sudden probability variation jackpot", respectively. ) Is set. When the value of Random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of jackpot as the type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

8 and 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the command 80XX (H) is a production control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol. ) (Each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by that number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the command 80XX(H), it controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

Commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are effect control commands indicating whether to make a big hit, whether to make a small hit, and a big hit type. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect design in response to the reception of the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H), the commands 8C01(H) to 8C05(H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

Command 8D01 (H) is a production control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a production control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation designation command). The variation pattern command may include information indicating whether to start the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol.

Command 8F00 (H) is a production control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the symbol fixing designation command, the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result is derived and displayed.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and otherwise, initialization designation Send a command.

The command 9F00 (H) is a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) that specifies a customer waiting demonstration.

The commands A001 to A003 (H) are display control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit/sudden-variable big hit start designation command is used in accordance with the type of big hit. Specifically, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit start 1 designation command (A001(H)) is used, and in the case of "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (A002(H)) is used. In the case of “sudden sudden change big hit” or “small hit”, a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to send a fanfare designating command for suddenly changing sudden big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designating command in the case of a small hit. Good.

The command A1XX(H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. Note that the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, and therefore a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101(H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Transmits a special winning opening open designation command (A10A(H)) designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round with a value designating that round set in the EXT data, a different special winning opening open designation command is transmitted for each round. For example, when finishing the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201(H)) after opening the special winning opening designating round 1 is transmitted, and when finishing the tenth round during the big hit game. Sends a special winning opening designation command (A30A(H)) designating round 10.

Command A301 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 1 designation command: ending 1 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by "normal big hit" is ended. Command A302 (H) is a production control command (big hit end 2 designation command: ending 2 designation command) for displaying the big hit end screen, that is, designating the end of the big hit game. The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302(H)) is used when the jackpot game by "probably strange jackpot" is finished. The command A303 (H) is a production control command (small hit/sudden odd change jackpot end designation command: ending 3 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability big hit game end. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 is configured so as to transmit an ending designation command for sudden variation big hit end designation when it is a sudden variation big hit, but does not transmit an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) that designates the background display when the game state is the normal state. Command B001 (H) is a production control command (probability variation state background designation command) that specifies the background display when the game state is the probability variation state. Command B002 (H) is a production control command (time saving state background designating command) that specifies the background display when the game state is the time saving state.

Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designating command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by 1. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number addition specification command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has increased by 1. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by 1. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved storage number has decreased by 1.

In this embodiment, as the reserved storage information, for the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation) indicating that the reserved memory number has increased or decreased, respectively. Command, second reserved storage number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the reserved storage in the following mode The information may be transmitted.

(1) As the reserved storage information, only one command is transmitted, which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased in the one command is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is also specified. The (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and which one of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased in the one command is specified, and the total number of reserved memories is set as the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting prize (which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The total number of pending storages may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(4) As the reserved memory information, which one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has the starting winning a prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated. The production control command (first start winning award designating command, second start winning award designating command) is transmitted, and in addition to that, a reserved storage number designating command for designating the number of reserved storages is transmitted. The increased storage number (first storage number or second storage number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(5) Instead of not providing the reserved storage count subtraction designation command, a fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to indicate that the reserved storage count has decreased. That is, on the side of the effect control board 80, when the variation pattern command is received, it is determined that the number of stored memories has decreased, and the process is executed.

The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, according to the contents shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed, the display state of the lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the voice output board 70. To do.

For example, the game control microcomputer 560, there is a start winning, every time the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b, the variation pattern of the effect symbol is designated. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

As a production control command transmission method, production control command data is output from the main board 31 to the production control board 80 via the relay board 77 from the main board 31 one byte at a time using eight parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) acquisition signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing acquisition of effect control command data is used. 8-bit production control command data of the production control command is output in synchronization with the production control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of fetching 1-byte data by the interrupt process.

In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are the variable display (variation) and the second special of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display device 8b, and the effect display is performed along with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When controlling the production parts such as the device 9, it is possible not to increase the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the production control microcomputer 100.

10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process process, the process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 56, if the first starting opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening 13 is on, that is, the start to the first starting winning opening 13 If a winning has occurred, a first starting opening switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). Further, the CPU 56, if the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second starting opening switch passage processing is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

Special symbol normal processing (step S300): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of reserved storages) stored in the reserved storage buffer. The number of stored numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total reserved storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. When making a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over.

Variation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. In addition, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of the variable display until the derived display (stop display) of the display result) is the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol. Decide to do. In addition, the control for transmitting the variation pattern command according to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed, and the variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. The control for transmitting the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

Special symbol fluctuation process (step S303): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the value of the variation time timer becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 so that the fourth symbol is stopped when the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

Special symbol stop process (step S304): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, as will be described later, special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process. The data is set in the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting content of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while controlling to transmit the special winning opening opening designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the special winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game. In addition, the special winning opening opening specifying command is transmitted for each round with a value designating the round set in the EXT data, and thus a different special winning opening opening specifying command is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101(H)) designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Transmits a special winning opening open designation command (A10A(H)) designating round 10.

Special winning opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the process of opening the special winning opening, a process of confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special winning opening is satisfied, and if there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to the value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). In addition, while performing control to transmit the designation command after opening during big hit to the production control microcomputer 100, when all rounds have been completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, a process of setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability variation flag or a time saving flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control for opening the special winning opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, the execution time of the special winning opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. The small hit opening pre-processing is executed each time the big winning opening is opened during the small hit game, but when the first opening during the small hit game is started, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game. It is also the process to start.

Small hitting open process (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. The processing etc. which confirms establishment of the closing conditions of the special winning opening are performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all opening is completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. The control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the display control for notifying the player that the small hitting game state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the starting port switch passage processing in steps S312 and S314. Of these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first starting port switch passage processing in step S312. Further, FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second starting opening switch passage processing of step S314.

First, the first starting port switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the first starting opening switch passing process executed when the first starting opening switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, It is confirmed whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of 1 reserved memories is 4 (step S1211A). If the first number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and at the same time, the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating the software random number and storing them in the storage area in the first pending storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214A). .. In the process of step S1214A, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Random pattern determination random numbers (random 3) are not stored in advance in the first starting opening switch passage process (at the time of winning a prize) and stored in the storage area, but are extracted at the start of the variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (reserved storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the reserved storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved storage number is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, in the first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation The pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are stored. The first pending storage buffer and the second pending storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the first reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

Next, the second starting opening switch passage processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the second starting opening switch passing process executed when the second starting opening switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second pending storage). Whether the value of the second reserved storage number counter for counting the storage number is 4 or not) is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second number of reserved storages has reached the upper limit value, the processing is ended as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and at the same time, the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Is incremented by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B). .. In the process of step S1214B, a random number R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern. A judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. It should be noted that the random number for the variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted and stored in the storage area in advance in the second starting opening switch passage processing (at the time of starting winning), but is extracted when the variation of the second special symbol is started. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a fluctuation pattern determination random number counter for generating a fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a fluctuation pattern setting process described later.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, and if the customer waiting demo designating command has not been sent yet, control is performed to send the customer waiting demo designating command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is executed. finish. Note that, for example, when the CPU 56 transmits the customer waiting demo designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demo designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo designation command has been transmitted. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interrupt is executed after transmitting the customer wait demo designation command, the customer wait demonstration customer command is repeated based on that the customer wait demo designation command transmitted flag is set. It may be controlled not to send the demo designation command. Further, in this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag may be reset when the next variable display of the special symbol is started.

If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 confirms whether the second pending storage number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved storage number counter is 0. If the second reserved storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to "2nd" (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" to the special symbol pointer (step S54).

In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed with respect to the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is controlled so as to take precedence over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is read out and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the content of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved storage number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved storage buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each reserved area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved storage buffer are shifted. To do.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1. Further, the CPU 56 sums the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage areas corresponding to the total number of reserved storages=m (m=2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages=m-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order. Further, the order in which the respective values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective total reserved storage numbers are extracted is always the same as the order of the total reserved storage numbers=1-8.

Then, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the total pending storage number by 1. That is, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is decremented by 1 (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In addition, the CPU 56 controls to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the current game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the probability variation state background designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the time saving state background designation command when only the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. Further, if neither the probability variation flag nor the time saving flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to send the normal state background designation command.

In addition, specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) according to the effect control command. Set it to a pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the variation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction, for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted in this order to the effect control microcomputer 100. Specifically, when the fluctuation of the special symbol is started, first, a background designation command is transmitted, a variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, a display result designation command has been transmitted after 4 ms has elapsed, and further 4 ms has elapsed. The reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the symbol variation designation command (first symbol variation designation command, second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed targeting the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first indicating that the process is executed targeting the first special symbol" Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processes of steps S300 to S310 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer area and executes the jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for the big hit determination which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passing process or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. Read the random number and judge the big hit. The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined jackpot determination value or a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 7) with a jackpot determination random number, and when they match, executes processing to determine a jackpot or a jackpot. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes the processing of the big hit judgment and the small hit judgment.

In the jackpot determination process, the probability of a jackpot is higher when the gaming state is the probable variation state than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal state or time saving state). Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance (a table in the ROM 54 in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A is set) and the number of big hit determination values A normal big hit judgment table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the big hit judgment table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. When it is in the state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7(A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol will be a big hit. When it is decided to make a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, to determine whether or not to be a big hit, it is to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but to decide whether or not to make the stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, it is determined to be a "probability change big hit" or "a sudden change big hit", and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. After the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the random number for random determination (random R) matches the small hit determination value shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines to make a small hit for the special symbol. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 7B. ) Is used to decide whether to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "second", it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 7C. .. Then, when it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of alignment, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, as the table used for determining the jackpot type to any of the plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7(E).

Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select the type (“normal jackpot”, “probable variation”) that corresponds to the value of the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly sudden change big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type which is extracted in step S1214A of the first starting opening switch passage processing or step S1214B of the second starting opening switch passage processing and stored in advance in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer. The random number for use is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the probability of sudden probability jackpot being selected is high.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "sudden change big hit", "03" is set as data showing the big hit type.

Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is a deviating symbol is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, depending on the decision result of the big hit type, one of the big hit symbols "1", "3", and "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "a sudden sudden change jackpot", "1" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol, and when "normal jackpot" is determined, "3" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol. However, when the "probability variation big hit" is determined, "7" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In this embodiment, the big hit type is first determined, and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown. However, the method of determining the big symbol type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is The invention is not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, prepare a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol is associated with the jackpot type in advance, and first determine the stop symbol of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the corresponding jackpot is determined based on the determination result. The type may be determined.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination tables as a table to be used for determining one of a plurality of kinds of fluctuation pattern types (step S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

If the small hit flag is also not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (step S95). The time saving flag is set when the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state or the time saving state, and is reset when ending the time saving state. Specifically, when it is determined to be the "normal big hit", the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. In addition, after the big hit game is finished, it is reset when the variable display of a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is finished. The time saving flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs even before the variable display of the predetermined number of times is finished. Further, when it is determined that the "probability variation big hit" or "sudden probability variation big hit", the probability variation flag is set and the time saving flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, when the next big hit occurs, the time variation flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S95), the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 determines the normal out-of-range variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the fluctuation pattern for shortening as a table used for determining the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of kinds. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100. It should be noted that in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for out-of-shift is used, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration and, for example, Regardless of the number of pending storages, in the time saving state (high base state), when the second number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening deviation variation pattern type determination table may be used. In the state (low base state), when the first number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening deviation pattern pattern determination table may be used.

When the time saving flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, when the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state (in this embodiment, when the game state is shifted to the probability changing state, the time saving state is always set. Since it is also shifted (see steps S169 and S170), if YES is determined in step S95, there is a case of a probable variation state or a case where control is performed only in the time saving state). As the table used to determine any one of a plurality of types, the time-shifting out-of-range variation pattern type determination table is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storage is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern type determination table for out-of-range. Is selected. When the gaming state is the probability changing state or the time saving state, the time variation saving variation pattern type determination table is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of shortened variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of shortened variation is determined, In the process of step S102, the fluctuation pattern of the shortened fluctuation is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the time saving state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the variation display of the shortening variation may be displayed.

Next, the CPU 56 reads Random 2 (random number for fluctuation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer) and selects it in the processing of step S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S100).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether the variation pattern is one of a plurality of variations based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. Any one of them is selected (step S101). In addition, the random pattern 3 is read from the random number buffer area (first pending storage buffer or second pending storage buffer), and the fluctuation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S101 is referred to, thereby changing the fluctuation pattern. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S102). If the random number 3 (fluctuation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 causes the variation pattern determination random number counter to generate the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to directly extract the value from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random value.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting the effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the effect control commands (see FIG. 8) of the display result 1 designation to the display result 5 designation in accordance with the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set and the big hit type is "normal big hit", control is performed to transmit the display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not the "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. Further, when the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not the “probable variation big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. .. Then, when it is neither "normal big hit" nor "probability variation big hit" (that is, when it is "sudden probability variation big hit"), the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 4 designation command (step S115).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S116), that is, when it is out of alignment, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the display result 1 designation command (step S118).

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command (the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122 described later. The storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved storage number subtraction designation command transmitted flag should be reset by a special symbol stop process or a jackpot end process, which will be described later, when terminating variable display of the special symbol or terminating the jackpot. Good.

Next, if the reservation storage number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reservation storage number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number subtraction designation command. Further, when the value indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second reserved storage number subtraction designation command.

Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125), and when the variable time timer times out (step S1126), performs control to send a symbol confirmation designating command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state and the time saving flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132), and the effect control The control for transmitting the big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 for use is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of big hit is "normal big hit", a big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is "probable variation big hit", the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the type of the big hit is the sudden probability big hit, the small hit/suddenly sudden big hit start designation command (command A003(H)) is transmitted. Whether the type of jackpot is "normal jackpot", "probability variation jackpot" or "sudden variation jackpot" is data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer). It is judged based on.

In addition, the big hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of "normal big hit" or "probability variation big hit", 2 times in the case of "sudden probability variation big hit") is set in the special winning opening release counter (step S135). .. Also, the round time per round in the big hit game is set. Specifically, in the case of a sudden probability big hit, the round time is set to 0.1 seconds, and in the case of a normal big hit or a probability big hit, the round time is set to 29 seconds. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (step S305) (step S136).

If the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving counter showing the variable number of times of the special symbol in the time saving state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the hour/hour counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the hour/hour counter by -1 (step S138). Then, when the value of the time saving counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (step S140).

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 sends a small hit/suddenly probable variation big hit start command (command A003(H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, twice) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (step S144). Also, the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds, which is the same as the round time for the sudden change big hit, is set as the opening time for each big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the small hit start preprocessing (step S308) (step S145).

If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and the big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S162). Here, in the case of "normal big hit", the big hit end 1 designation command (command A301(H)) is transmitted, and in the case of "probability variation big hit" big hit end 2 designation command (command A302(H)) ) Is transmitted, and if it is a "sudden sudden change big hit", a small hit/sudden sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303(H)) is sent. Then, the big hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) (step S163), and the process ends.

In step S164, the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot to be finished this time is a normal jackpot (step S166). Whether or not the "normal big hit" can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "01". .. If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time saving flag and shifts to a time saving state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time saving counter (step S168).

If it is not the normal big hit (that is, if it is the probability variation big hit or the sudden probability variation big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169) and sets the time saving flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, during the execution of the special symbol changing process), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates the special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame/0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, The variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b is executed.

If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, in the case of shifting to the special symbol stop process), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal process. A process of setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) which the special symbol pointer indicates. Then, after that, the display control process (see step S22) is executed, and the drive signal is output to the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for the special symbol display control data setting. The stop symbols of the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol will be stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol changing process), for the special symbol variation display. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order not to cause a discrepancy between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by 1.

In this embodiment, the case where the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag is shown, but in the special symbol process process, the start flag is set at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set when the change of the special symbol ends. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 4 ms) of the effect control is performed (step S701). .. After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process process, in each process according to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (fourth symbol process flag) is selected, and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9. Display control of the fourth symbol is executed.

Next, a random number updating process of updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Then, it transfers to step S702.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command receiving buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a ring buffer type command receiving buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter has a value of 0-11. The ring buffer format is not always required.

The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The value is incremented by 2 because 2 bytes (1 command) are read out.

If the received effect control command is the variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

If the received effect control command is the display result specifying command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 5 specifying command) in the RAM. The display result designation command storage area is stored (step S618).

If the received production control command is the symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the production control CPU 101 sets the confirmation command reception flag (step S620).

If the received production control command is one of the big hit start designation commands (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start designation command reception flag according to the received big hit start designation command (step S622). Specifically, if the big hit start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, and the big hit start 2 designation command (command A002( H)) is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit/sudden probability variation big hit start designation command (command A003(H)) is received, small hit/sudden variation probability big hit Set the start specification command reception flag.

If the received production control command is one of the big hit end designation commands (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets the big hit end designation command reception flag according to the received big hit end designation command (step S624). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets a big hit end 1 designation command reception flag when a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301(H)) is received, and hits big hit end 2 designation command (command A302( H)) is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set, and if a big hit/sudden probability change big hit end designation command (command A303(H)) is received, a small hit/sudden probability big hit. Sets the end designation command reception flag.

If the received effect control command is any other command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S625). Then, the process proceeds to step S611. For example, the production control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when the first symbol variation designation command is received, and the second symbol variation designation command when the second symbol variation designation command is received. Set the receive flag.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled, and the variable display of the production symbols is realized. However, the control regarding the variable display of the production symbols in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process process. In addition, the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol may be configured to be executed by different effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be possible to determine which special symbol variable display is being executed depending on which effect control process process the variable display of the effect symbol is being executed.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start processing (step S801).

Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): control is performed so that variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect during the process of changing the effect design (step S802).

Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) forming the fluctuation pattern, the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803).

Production symbol variation stop processing (step S803): The variation of the production symbol is stopped, and the control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopped symbol) is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

Big hit display processing (step S804): After the fluctuation time ends, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of big hit on the effect display device 9. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

Processing during round (step S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (step S807).

Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

Big hit end production process (step S807): In the production display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect design variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. , Based on the receipt of the variation pattern command, it shifts to the effect symbol variation start processing and starts the variation display of the effect symbol, so the variation of the effect symbol is not received by the variation pattern command but only the display result designation command is received. The display does not start.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect design display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). (Symbol) is determined (step S8001). That is, the CPU 101 for effect control executes the process of step S8001, so that the display result of the variable display of the identification information (the stop of the effect symbol) is performed according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means. A display result determining means for determining (pattern) is realized. When the pseudo pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines in step S8001 that a chance eye symbol (such as "223" or "445") as a temporary stop symbol in the pseudo sequence. , A combination of a big hit design that does not reach and a design that is offset by one) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based on only the variation pattern command. ..

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. As a design, the combination of the effect designs in which the three designs are the same even number is determined. Moreover, when the received display result designation command indicates "probable variation big hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the three symbols are the stop symbols. The combination of the effect symbols arranged in the same odd number symbol is determined.

Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "sudden sudden change big hit" or "small hit" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 4 designation command or the display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as the stop symbol. Then, in the case of "disappearance" (when the received display result designation command is the display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when the reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols having two left and right symbols is determined. Further, the combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

The production control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining a stop design, and uses a stop design determination table in which data indicating a combination of production designs and numerical values are associated with each other to determine the stop design of the production design. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical values that match the extracted random numbers.

As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that reminds of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right sides are all the same symbol) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design. Further, a symbol (in this embodiment, an odd number symbol) that evokes a probability variation state is also referred to as a probability variation symbol, and a symbol (in this embodiment, an even number symbol) that evokes that it is not a probability variation state is an uncertain variation symbol. Also called.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining the presence or absence of various notice effects on the effect display device 9 and the effect mode when executing the effect during the variable display of effect symbols (step S8002).

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table according to the notice effect when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that the production control CPU 101 refers to when performing control of the production device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the process timer set value is set with the change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying effect symbols in a variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Further, the process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects the process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed in step S8003.

In the process table used when performing effect control for a variation pattern involving reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating display is set. It should be noted that instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, the images for displaying the symbols are synthesized and generated in accordance with the determined stop symbols, the temporary stop symbols in the pseudo-relation and the sliding effect. May be.

Further, the effect control CPU 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, effect part as effect parts). The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect pattern is variably displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 shifts each hold display in the combined hold storage display unit 18c in accordance with the process of step S8005, and performs display control of displaying a new active display in the active display unit 18d.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8006).

Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect in the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) (step S8007).

Here, the notice production will be described. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the execution timing of each notice effect. In this embodiment, as the notice effect, a decoration lamp effect, an active display change effect, a cut-in effect, a step-up effect and a button effect can be executed in the order shown in FIG. Further, the cut-in effect and the step-up effect are executed after the reach is established, and the button effect is executed after shifting to the super reach. In addition, when the pseudo-relation is designated by the variation pattern command, the notice effect can be executed for each re-variation. In this case, the same notice effect may be repeatedly executed for each re-variation, or different notice effects may be executed. For example, in the notice effect setting process described later, it can be realized by determining the type of the notice effect to be executed, the effect mode, and the item giving pattern for each re-variation, and executing the effect in accordance with the determined content.

In this embodiment, each notice effect can be executed in the order shown in FIG. 30, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the order of each notice effect may be changed, or each notice effect may be composed of a plurality of notice effects. It may be possible to determine by a lottery from the timing.

The decorative lamp effect is an effect that suggests that the frame LED 28 emits light to make a variable display with a high degree of expectation (for example, a variable display accompanied by super reach) or a big hit. In this embodiment, the decoration lamp effect is executed by one effect mode, unlike other active display change effects, cut-in effects, step-up effects, and button effects, but a plurality of effect modes (for example, light emission) The color and the light emission pattern are different). In this case, the expectation for a big hit may be different depending on the effect mode. Although details will be described later, the active display change effect, the cut-in effect, the step-up effect, and the button effect are configured such that the degree of expectation for a big hit is different depending on the effect mode.

The active display change effect is an effect in which the display mode of the active display changes. In this embodiment, the active display change effect can be executed by the effect modes of the normal mode and the first to third special modes. When the active display change effect is executed in the normal manner, a change suggestion display suggesting that the active display changes (for example, a change suggestion display 38f composed of the character display of "change?" in FIG. 35(3)). Is displayed, but the active display remains in the normal mode (white in this example). When the active display change effect is executed in the first special mode, the active display changes to the first special mode (blue in this example) after the change suggestion display is displayed, and the active display change effect is the second special mode. When executed by the mode, the active display changes to the second special mode (red in this example) after the change suggestion display is displayed, and when the active display change effect is executed by the third special mode, the change suggestion display After is displayed, the active display changes to the third special mode (fruit pattern in this example). In place of the configuration example of this embodiment, for example, when the active display change effect is executed in the normal mode, the active display is changed from the normal mode to another mode (for example, “change? When the active display change effect is executed by the first special mode, the active display is changed to the first special mode (blue in this example). Good. Further, as will be described later in detail, the fruit pattern is configured to include the element E1 (banana), the element E2 (melon), the element E3 (apple), the element E4 (watermelon), the element E5 (strawberry), and the like.

The cut-in effect is an effect in which the effect display device 9 performs display control for cutting in a predetermined image during variable display of effect symbols. In this embodiment, the cut-in effect can be executed in any of the effect modes of the normal mode and the first to third special modes. When the cut-in effect is executed in the normal mode, the cut-in display is displayed in the normal mode (white in this example) on the effect display device 9 (see FIG. 36(3)), and the cut-in effect is set in the first special mode. When executed, the cut-in display is displayed in the first special mode (blue in this example), and when the cut-in effect is executed in the second special mode, the cut-in display is displayed in the second special mode (red in this example). ) (See FIG. 36(5)), and when the cut-in effect is executed in the third special mode, the cut-in display is displayed in the third special mode (fruit pattern in this example).

The step-up effect is an effect in which the effect gradually develops. For example, a character appears as the first stage effect, and then a different character appears as the second stage effect. For example, the background images are sequentially switched, or the same character changes in stages. It is a production that goes on. In this embodiment, the step-up effect can be executed in any of the effect modes of the normal mode and the first to third special modes. For example, when the step-up effect is executed in the normal mode, display control is performed in which the step-up display in the normal mode (white frame in this example) is sequentially displayed, and the step-up effect is executed in the first special mode. Then, the display control of sequentially displaying the step-up display of the first special mode (blue frame in this example) is performed, and when the step-up effect is executed by the second special mode, the second special mode (main In the example, display control is performed in which step-up display of a red frame) is sequentially displayed, and when the step-up effect is executed by the third special mode, the step of the third special mode (fruit pattern frame in this example) is performed. Display control is performed such that the up display is sequentially displayed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the expectation degree for the jackpot is different depending on which of the normal mode and the first to third special modes the step-up effect is executed. However, in addition to such a configuration, the step-up effect develops to any of a plurality of stages (for example, a mode in which the stage develops to a fourth stage out of a maximum of four stages, a third stage and a second stage). There is an aspect that develops up to, there is an aspect that does not develop as it is in the first stage), and the expectation for a big hit increases with each step (that is, if it is a big hit, it often develops to a higher step) There is.

The button effect is an effect of displaying a notice display (for example, a character display such as "chance!") based on the detection of the operation during the operation valid period of the push button 120. In this embodiment, the button advance notice effect can be executed in any one of the normal aspect and the first to third special aspects. When the button advance notice effect is executed in the normal mode, the operation display for prompting the operation of the push button 120 (for example, an image simulating the appearance of the push button 120) is displayed in the normal mode (white in this example) on the effect display device 9. When the operation is detected, the notice display is displayed in the normal mode (white in this example). Further, when the button notice effect is executed in the first special mode, the operation promotion display is displayed in the first special mode (blue in this example), and when the operation is detected, the notice display is in the first special mode (this example). Is displayed in blue). In addition, when the button advance notice effect is executed in the second special mode, the operation promotion display is displayed in the second special mode (red in this example), and when the operation is detected, the advance notice display is displayed in the second special mode (this example). Is displayed in red). Further, when the button advance notice effect is executed in the third special mode, the operation promotion display is displayed in the third special mode (fruit pattern in this example), and when the operation is detected, the advance notice display is displayed in the third special mode (book). In the example, it is displayed with a fruit pattern).

In this embodiment, as will be described later, the expectation degree for the big hit is different depending on which of the normal mode and the first to third special modes the button effect is executed. However, in addition to such a configuration, when the operation of the push button 120 is detected, one of a plurality of notice displays (for example, a character display such as “heat!” or “chance!”) is displayed. In addition to the above, the expectation level for the big hit is configured to be different depending on which notice display is displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute an item effect using an item as the notice effect. The item effect includes an item giving effect of giving an item, an item changing effect of changing the item, and an item effect effect of making the given item act on another notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 30, the item-giving effect is executed after the start of variation and before any other notice effect. By executing the item giving effect, one or more of the first to third items are given and stored. Item storage means storing data capable of specifying an item in a storage area formed in a RAM mounted in the effect control microcomputer 100, and displaying a corresponding item display in a specific area of the effect display device 9. (For example, the upper right area of the display screen. See FIG. 35(2)). The stored items disappear when they are used for the item effect production. That is, the corresponding data is deleted from the storage area and the corresponding item display is deleted. Further, the stored item disappears when the variable display ends even if it is not used for the item action effect. The timing at which the stored item disappears is not limited to the example of this embodiment. For example, even when the variable display to which the item is attached ends, the timing until it is used in the item action effect in the next and subsequent variable displays. It may not disappear. Further, the execution timing of the item giving effect, that is, the timing of giving the item is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and may be any timing such as the pseudo continuous effect or the reach effect. In addition, in this embodiment, when the stored item is used, the corresponding item display is erased. For example, the item display is displayed in a manner in which it can be determined that the item has been used (specifically, May display the used item in a display mode of a lighter color than before use, a display mode of a dark color, or a display mode with an X mark).

When an item is given by the item giving effect, the item display corresponding to the given item is displayed on the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, a blue sphere image is displayed as the first item display corresponding to the first item (see FIG. 35(2). In the example of FIG. 35(2), the first item display 200a is Represented by a vertical striped circle). Further, a red spherical image is displayed as the second item display corresponding to the second item (see FIG. 35(2). In the example of FIG. 35(2), the second item display 200b is a horizontal striped circle. Is expressed in). Further, as the third item display corresponding to the third item, a spherical image of a fruit pattern (see FIG. 40) is displayed.

In the item action effect, the stored item is caused to act on another notice effect (specifically, one of the active display change effect, the cut-in effect, the step-up effect, and the button effect), and the effect of the notice effect is applied. It is an effect that changes the effect mode. Note that, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the item action effect is executed after another notice effect is started, and the item acts on the notice effect. Not limited to this, another notice effect and the item action effect may be started at the same time, or another notice effect may be started after suggesting that the item action effect is executed.

In this embodiment, when the item action effect that causes the first item to act on the active display change effect is executed, the first item display (blue sphere image) moves and a display that acts on the active display (in this example, After the display (collision display) is performed, the active display changes from the normal mode (white) to the first special mode (blue). Further, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the active display change effect is executed, the second item display (red sphere image) moves and acts on the active display (a display that collides in this example). After that, the active display changes to the second special mode (red). Further, when the item action effect that causes the third item to act on the active display change effect is executed, the third item display (a sphere image with a fruit pattern) moves and acts on the active display (in this example, a collision display). ) Is performed, the active display changes to the third special mode (fruit pattern).

In addition, when the item action effect that causes the first item to act on the cut-in effect is executed while the cut-in effect is being executed in the normal mode, the first item display (blue sphere image) moves and cuts. The cut-in display changes from the normal mode (white) to the first special mode (blue) after a display (a display in which a collision occurs in this example) that acts on the cut-in display displayed by the in-effect is performed. Further, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the cut-in effect is executed, the second item display (red sphere image) moves and a display that acts on the cut-in effect displayed by the cut-in effect. After the display (collision display in this example) is performed, the cut-in display changes to the second special mode (red). Further, when the item action effect that causes the third item to act on the cut-in effect is executed, the third item display (a sphere image of a fruit pattern) moves and acts on the cut-in effect displayed by the cut-in effect. After the display (in this example, the display with a collision), the cut-in display is changed to the third special mode (fruit pattern).

Further, when the item action effect that causes the first item to act on the step-up effect is executed while the step-up effect is being executed in the normal mode, the first item display (blue sphere image) moves and the step After a display (a collision display in this example) that acts on the step-up display displayed by the up effect is performed, the step-up display changes from the normal mode (white frame in this example) to the first special mode (this example). Then, it changes to a blue frame) (hereinafter, the step-up display frames that are sequentially displayed become blue). Also, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the step-up effect is executed, the second item display (red sphere image) moves and a display that acts on the step-up effect displayed by the step-up effect. After the (collision display in this example) is performed, the step-up display changes to the second special mode (red frame in this example) (hereinafter, the step-up display frame sequentially displayed becomes red). .. Moreover, when the item action effect that causes the third item to act on the step-up effect is executed, the third item display (a spherical image of a fruit pattern) moves and acts on the step-up display displayed by the step-up effect. After the display (in this example, a collision display) is performed, the step-up display changes to the third special mode (in this example, a frame of a fruit pattern) (hereinafter, the frame of the step-up display that is sequentially displayed is a fruit pattern). become).

Further, when the item effect effect that causes the first item to act on the button effect is executed while the button effect is being executed in the normal mode, the first item display (blue sphere image) moves and After the displayed operation promotion display or display that acts on the notice display (a display that collides in this example), the operation promotion display or notice display changes from the normal mode (white) to the first special mode (blue). To do. Further, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the button effect is executed, the second item display (red sphere image) moves and acts on the operation promotion display or the notice display displayed by the button effect. After the display (in this example, the display that causes a collision) is performed, the operation promotion display or the advance notice display changes to the second special mode (red). Further, when the item action effect that causes the third item to act on the button effect is executed, the third item display (a sphere image with a fruit pattern) moves and acts on the operation promotion display or the notice display displayed by the button effect. After the display (the display in which it collides in this example) is performed, the operation promotion display or the notice display is changed to the third special mode (fruit pattern).

As described above, when the stored item acts on the other notice effect (specifically, one of the active display change effect, the cut-in effect, the step-up effect, and the button effect) by the item action effect, the notice is given. The effect mode of the effect is configured to change. Therefore, the item given by the item giving effect is also a privilege that the notice effect can be changed to an effect mode with a higher degree of expectation. Further, the effect mode of the notice effect after the action is configured to be different depending on the first to third items used for the item effect effect. In this example, the features (specifically, colors and patterns) of the first to third items and the features (specifically, colors and patterns) of the first to third special aspects of the notice effect after the action of the item are set. It is closely related. Therefore, the type of the item to be given also indicates which production mode can be changed.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the item is added, it is configured so that it may disappear without being used by the item action effect, but it is not limited to such a configuration, and the added item May be always used for item action production.

Further, in this embodiment, regarding the item action effect, the display for which the item display is the target of the notice effect (for example, active display, cut-in display, step-up display, operation promotion display, notice display, etc. However, the manner in which the item acts on the notice effect is not limited to this.For example, the item display is combined with the notice effect display. Alternatively, the display mode of the notice effect may be changed by absorbing the item display in the notice effect display or covering the notice display with the item display. In addition, the item acts on the notice production, and is not limited to a mode that changes the production mode of the notice production, but also a mode that changes the type of the notice production (for example, a mode that changes from the active display change production to the cut-in production, A mode in which a button effect that displays a notice display based on the operation of the push button 120 is changed to a button effect that displays a notice display based on a continuous hit operation or a long-press operation of the push button 120, which has a higher expectation for a big hit, It is also possible to change from a button effect in which a notice display is displayed based on the operation of the push button 120 to a display in which a notice display is displayed based on an operation of the stick controller 122, which has a higher expectation for a big hit). .. That is, the fact that the item acts on the notice production does not necessarily mean that the item display collides with the display subject to the notice production and changes the production mode of the notice production, and that the item exerts a force on the notice production to influence. Means

It should be noted that, although the display in which the item display collides with the advance notice effect display is performed, it is possible to execute a fake item action effect in which the effect effect and the effect are partly common such that the effect mode of the advance effect does not change. In this embodiment, although an item is added, the item may be deleted without being used when the variation stops, but such an item may be used in the fake item action effect. ..

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice production setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs a lottery process based on a random number using a notice production determination table for determining the presence and type of the notice production, and executes the presence or absence of the notice production. In this case, the type of notice effect is determined (step S6501).

FIG. 32A is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notice effect execution determination table. In the notice production execution determination table, each decision item (“no production”, “decorative lamp production”, “active display change production”, “cut-in production”, “step-up production”, and “button production” is determined according to the variation pattern. )) is assigned to each of the determination values, but in the example shown in FIG. 32A, the proportion of the assigned determination values (that is, the determination rate for each variation pattern) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 32A, in this embodiment, "button effect"> "step-up effect"> "cut-in effect"> "active display change effect"> "decorative lamp effect"> "no effect" It is configured such that the degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit increases in the order of. With such a configuration, it is possible to give attention to the presence/absence of execution of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect to be executed. In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is the super reach big hit, the determination value is not assigned to “no effect”, but it may be assigned. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the deviation from being settled when the notice production is not executed.

Next, when it is determined in step S6501 that the notice effect other than the "decorative lamp effect" is to be executed (Y in step S6502), the process proceeds to step S6503, and the notice effect other than the "decorative lamp effect" is not determined. If (YES in step S6502), that is, if it is determined that “decorative lamp effect” or “no effect”, the notice effect setting process is ended as it is. Since the decorative lamp effect is executed in one effect mode, the subsequent process for determining the effect mode is omitted. It should be noted that although it is configured that the item is not given when it is decided to execute the decoration lamp effect, it may be given. In this case, the item is added but not used.

In step S6503, the effect control CPU 101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the advance notice effect mode determination table, and determines the advance effect effect mode.

FIG. 32B is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notice production mode determination table. In the notice production mode determination table, the determination value is assigned to each determination item (“normal mode”, “first special mode”, “second special mode” and “third special mode”) according to the variation pattern. However, in the example shown in FIG. 32B, the ratio of the assigned determination value (that is, the determination ratio for each variation pattern) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 32(B), in this embodiment, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the jackpot is calculated in the order of “third special aspect”>“second special aspect”>“first special aspect”>“normal aspect”. Is configured to be higher. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the presentation mode of the notice production executed to be interested.

Further, in this embodiment, a white-based notice effect is executed in the normal mode, a blue-based notice effect is executed in the first special mode, and a red-based notice effect is executed in the second special mode. In the case of the third special mode, the notice effect of the fruit pattern is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to intuitively grasp the expectation (reliability) for the big hit even when the type of notice production is different.

In addition, in step S6507, when it is determined to execute the step-up effect, it is determined based on the variation pattern to which stage among a plurality of steps the development is performed, and the button effect is determined to be executed. If so, it is determined which of a plurality of advance notice displays (for example, character displays such as “hot!” and “chance!”) is to be displayed based on the variation pattern. As a result, the degree of expectation for the jackpot varies depending on to what stage the step-up effect develops or which notice display is displayed by the button effect.

In this embodiment, all of the active display change effect, the cut-in effect, the step-up effect and the button effect are configured to be executable by the first to third special modes in addition to the normal mode. Without being limited to this configuration, the applicable presentation mode may be different for each notice presentation. For example, a button effect with high expectation can be executed by only one of the second special aspect and the third special aspect, and an active display change effect with low expectation can be performed by only one of the normal aspect and the first special aspect. It may be executable. Further, the determination ratio of the effect mode may be different for each notice effect. For example, a button effect having a high expectation has a high rate of being determined as a second special aspect or a third special aspect having a high expectation, and an active display change effect having a low expectation has a low expectation in a normal aspect or the first aspect. The proportion determined as the special mode may be increased. With this configuration, it is possible to make the expectation level of the notice effect easy to understand.

In addition to the example shown in FIG. 32(B), for example, in addition to the normal mode and the first to third special modes, a performance mode or performance selected only in the case of a big hit (that is, a big hit is determined) You may make it provide the item (for example, the production mode of a rainbow color tone, or the item of a rainbow color) corresponding to a mode.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 uses the item provision pattern determination table to perform a lottery process based on a random number to determine the item provision pattern (step S6504).

FIG. 32C is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the item assignment pattern determination table. In the item giving pattern determination table, each decision item (“no giving”, “first item (blue)”, “first item (blue)+second item (red)”, A determination value is assigned to each of “second item (red)+third item (fruit pattern)” and “first item (blue)→third item (fruit pattern)”, but FIG. 32(C) In the example shown in (1), the ratio of the assigned determination value (that is, the determination ratio for each notice mode of the notice effect determined in step S6503) is shown.

In the item granting pattern determination table of FIG. 32C, “no grant” indicates that the item granting effect is not executed, and “first item (blue)” executes the item granting effect that grants the first item. “First item (blue)+second item (red)” indicates that an item giving effect for giving the first item and the second item is executed, and “second item (red)+ The "third item (fruit pattern)" indicates that the item giving effect of giving the second item and the third item is executed, and the "first item (blue)→third item (fruit pattern)" is the first item. It is shown that one item is given and an item giving effect and an item changing effect for changing from the first item to the third item during storage are executed.

In the item assignment pattern determination table of FIG. 32(C), when the presentation mode of the notice production is determined to be the normal mode (white tone), 95% of the time is determined to be “no” and 5% is determined. It is decided to be the "first item". In this case, if it is determined to be “not given”, one of the notice effects is executed in the normal mode without the item addition effect being executed after the start of variation. Further, when the “first item” is determined, the item giving effect that gives the first item (the blue sphere image in this example) is executed after the fluctuation starts, and then one of the notice effects is in the normal mode (white. Keynote). However, the item effect effect using the stored first item is not executed, and the notice effect is executed in the normal mode. That is, the assigned first item is not used and disappears when the fluctuation stops. In such a case, the fake item action effect may be executed using the first item. By doing so, it is possible to make the item more convincing than to disappear without being used.

When the production mode of the notice production is determined to be the first special mode (blue tone), 10% is determined to be "no addition", 85% is determined to be the "first item", and 5%. Is determined to be “first item+second item”. In this case, if it is determined to be "no addition", the notice effect is executed in the determined effect mode without executing the item effect effect and the item effect effect. Further, when the “first item” is determined, the item giving effect that gives the first item (the blue sphere image in this example) is executed after the fluctuation starts, and then one of the notice effects is in the normal mode (white. Keynote). Then, the item action effect using the stored first item (blue spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the first special mode (blue basic tone). In addition, when “first item+second item” is determined, the item to which the first item (blue sphere image in this example) and the second item (red sphere image in this example) are given after the start of fluctuation The imparting effect is executed, and then any of the notice effects is executed in the normal mode (white tone). Then, the item action effect using the stored first item (blue spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the first special mode (blue basic tone). However, the item effect effect using the second item (red sphere image in this example) stored thereafter is not executed, and the notice effect is executed in the first special mode (blue tone). That is, the given second item is not used and disappears when the fluctuation stops.

When the presentation mode of the notice production is determined to be the second special mode (red basic tone), 5% is determined to be "no addition" and 90% is determined to be "first item+second item". Then, it is determined to be “second item+third item” at a rate of 5%. In this case, if it is determined to be "no addition", the notice effect is executed in the determined effect mode without executing the item effect effect and the item effect effect. In addition, when “first item+second item” is determined, the item to which the first item (blue sphere image in this example) and the second item (red sphere image in this example) are given after the start of fluctuation The imparting effect is executed, and then any of the notice effects is executed in the normal mode (white tone). Then, the item action effect using the stored first item (blue spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the first special mode (blue basic tone). Further, the item action effect using the stored second item (a red spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect is changed to the second special mode (red basic tone). Further, when the “second item+third item” is determined, the second item (red sphere image in this example) and the third item (fruit-patterned sphere image in this example) are added after the start of fluctuation. The item-giving effect is executed, and then one of the notice effects is executed in the normal mode (white tone). Then, the item action effect using the stored second item (a red spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the second special mode (red basic tone). However, the item effect effect using the third item (a spherical image of a fruit pattern in this example) stored thereafter is not executed, and the notice effect is executed in the second special mode (red basic tone). That is, the added third item is not used and disappears when the fluctuation stops.

When the production mode of the notice production is determined to be the third special mode (fruit pattern basic tone), 95% of the time is determined as “second item+third item”, and 5% is determined as “first item→ The third item" is decided. In this case, if “second item+third item” is determined, the second item (red sphere image in this example) and the third item (fruit pattern sphere image in this example) are given after the start of fluctuation. The item giving effect to be performed is executed, and then one of the notice effects is executed in the normal mode (white tone). Then, the item action effect using the stored second item (a red spherical image in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the second special mode (red basic tone). Further, the item action effect using the stored third item (a spherical image of a fruit pattern in this example) is executed, and the notice effect changes to the third special mode (fruit pattern basic tone). Further, when “first item→third item” is determined, the item giving effect of giving the first item (blue spherical image in this example) after the start of variation is executed. Then, before the notice effect is started, an item change effect in which the stored first item (blue sphere image in this example) changes to the third item (fruit pattern sphere image in this example) is executed. It Next, one of the notice effects is executed in a normal manner (white tone). Then, the item action effect using the stored third item (the spherical image of the fruit pattern in this example) is executed, and the notice effect is changed to the third special mode (fruit pattern basic tone).

In this embodiment, when the item action effect is executed using the third item, the notice effect is changed to the third special mode, and when the item action effect is executed using the second item, the notice effect is changed. When the item action effect is changed to the second special mode and the first item is used, the notice effect changes to the first special mode. Further, in the presentation mode of the notice production, the expectation for the big hit is high in the order of third special mode>second special mode>first special mode. Therefore, the degree of expectation differs for each item. Specifically, the degree of expectation increases in the order of third item>second item>first item.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when a plurality of items are given, the item with the lowest expectation is used first (see steps S8109, S8110 described later and FIG. 35). With such a configuration, the sense of expectation can be increased stepwise, and the effect of production can be improved. In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of items are configured to be simultaneously imparted by the item imparting effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, a plurality of items may be imparted at different timings. You may In other words, the item giving effect may be configured to be executable multiple times. For example, during one variable display, an item giving effect that gives two items is executed, and an item acting effect that makes one of the two stored items act on the notice effect. Then, you may make it perform the item provision effect which gives one item further, and may perform the item effect production which makes two stored items act on a notice production. In such a configuration, for example, even when the first item is given after the second item is given, it is desirable that the first item having a low expectation degree be used first. Further, not limited to the configuration of this embodiment, an item with a high degree of expectation may be used first among a plurality of added items. In this case, it is desirable that an item having a low expectation has a higher rate of being used first than an item having a high expectation. If the item with high expectations is used first, then the items with low expectations may not be used or may be used. Moreover, if an item with high expectations is used first, an item with low expectations may disappear.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 and FIGS. 35 to 39, the item action is performed after the advance notice effect is started (for example, after the advance notice effect is started in the effect mode with low expectation). By executing the effect, the notice effect is configured to change to an effect mode with higher expectation. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively produce a change in the degree of expectation of the notice production. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the example of this embodiment, and may be executed in a presentation mode determined from the beginning of the advance presentation effect. For example, when it is determined to execute the cut-in effect in the first special mode, the cut-in effect may be executed in the first special mode from the beginning. In this case, the item may not be given, or the item may be given but not used, or may be used for the fake item action effect. Further, in this embodiment, the notice effect is started in the normal mode, but is not limited to the normal mode, and other effect modes (however, the expectation for the big hit may be lower than the determined effect mode. May be started). For example, when it is determined to execute the cut-in effect in the second special mode, the cut-in effect may be started in the first special mode. In this case, the second item is added, and the second item acts on the cut-in effect, so that the effect mode changes from the first special mode to the second special mode.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute an active display change effect, a cut-in effect, a step-up effect and a button effect as the notice effect that is the target of the item effect effect, and the button effect> the step-up effect> the cut-in effect. It is configured such that the expectation (reliability) for the big hit increases in the order of> active display change effect. Therefore, even in the same effect mode (for example, in the same third special mode), the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is in the order of button effect>step-up effect>cut-in effect>active display change effect. high. Therefore, even when the same item is given, the degree of expectation varies depending on which notice effect is applied. With such a configuration, it is possible to focus on which notice effect the given item acts on, so that the effect of the effect can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the item assignment pattern is determined to be “first item→third item”, an item change effect of changing the assigned item to an item with high expectation during storage is executed. To be done. With such a configuration, even if an item with a low expectation is given by the item giving effect, it is possible to have an expectation that it will change to an item with a high expectation, so maintain a sense of expectation. It is possible to improve the production effect. In this embodiment, the item change effect of “first item→third item” is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “first item→second item” or “second item→third item”. Item change effects such as “item” and “second item→first item” may be executed.

As the item change effect, a character (here, a character different from the character associated with the item to be described later) may appear, and the item may be changed by performing a display in which the character acts on the item. However, the operation of the push button 120 may be prompted, and the item may be changed based on the detection of the operation. In addition, as the item change effect, it is suggested that the stored item changes (for example, a character appears near the item display or the operation of the push button 120 is prompted), and a pattern to change after that. A pattern that does not change may be provided.

Further, the item change effect may be, for example, a mode in which a plurality of given items are integrated and changed into one item having high expectation. Specifically, when a plurality of first items are given, or when a first item and a second item are given, they may be integrated and changed into a third item. In such a configuration, for example, an item that can be integrated and an item that cannot be integrated are provided, and the item that can be integrated has extremely low expectation in each state, but when integrated, the expectation becomes high. Good.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the third item with the highest degree of expectation is added, if it disappears without being used in the item action effect, the player may be greatly discouraged. Although it is configured to be used in the item action effect when given, the third item is not used in the item action effect and may disappear as it is without being used in the item action effect. Good.

Next, when it is determined to give an item (Y in step S6505), the effect control CPU 101 adds the notice effect determined to be executed in step S6501 and executes whether or not another notice effect is executed. In this case, another type of notice production is determined. (Step S6506). If it is determined that the item is not added (N in step S6505), the notice effect setting process is ended as it is.

In step S6506, the effect control CPU 101 selects one of the first to fourth additional notice effect execution determination tables shown in FIGS. 32D to 32G according to the type of notice effect determined to be executed in step S6501. Is used to perform a lottery process based on a random number to determine whether or not to execute an additional notice effect to be additionally executed and another type of notice effect to be executed. After that, the notice effect setting process ends.

32D to 32G are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the additional notice effect execution determination table. In each additional notice effect execution determination table, each decision item (“no effect”, “decorative lamp effect”, “active display change effect”, “cut-in effect”, “step-up effect”, and “step-up effect” and “step-up effect”) 32D to G, the ratio of the assigned determination value (that is, the determination rate for each variation pattern) is shown. ing.

If it is determined in step S6501 that "active display change effect" is to be executed, it is determined to execute "cut-in effect" using the first additional notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 32(D). In this case, the second additional advance notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 32(E) is used. When it is determined to execute the "button effect" using the execution determination table, the fourth additional notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 32(G) is used.

The notice effect additionally executed by the process of step S6506 is any of the types of notice effects on which the item effect effect can be applied, but the item effect effect does not act. Therefore, the notice effect additionally executed is executed in the normal mode, and the effect mode does not change as it is. Hereinafter, the notice effect additionally executed by the process of step S6506 is also referred to as a non-change notice effect.

In this embodiment, the degree of expectation varies depending on which notice effect the given item acts on, and therefore, when the item is given, interest in which notice effect is executed is increased. However, if the notice effect in which the item can be operated is executed while the item is stored, the item action effect is always executed with respect to the notice effect, and the attention level is sufficiently increased. It may not be possible. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the non-change notice effect in which the item is a type that can be acted but is not acted. With such a configuration, when the notice effect that the item can act is started while the item is stored, it is not known whether the item effect effect is executed, so attention to the notice effect and the item effect effect You can increase the degree.

Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the item is to be given, the ratio of executing the non-change notice effect is increased by the processing of steps S6505 to S6506. With such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to understand to which notice effect the item acts when the item is stored, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the notice effect and the item action effect.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the execution order of each notice effect is set. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 32D to 32G, the non-change notice effect additionally executed is one of the notice effects executed at a timing earlier than the notice effect on which the item action effect operates. Is. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the flow of the performance from being deteriorated by executing the non-change notice production after the notice production that the item action production has acted (that is, after the item is used). can do. In addition, in this embodiment, the notice effect executed at an earlier timing has a lower expectation, so the item does not act on the notice effect having a higher expectation, and thereafter, the item does not affect the notice effect having a lower expectation. By acting, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated. Not limited to the configuration of this embodiment, the non-change notice production may be executed after the notice production that the item action production has acted (that is, after the item is used). It is desirable that the ratio is lower than the rate at which the non-change notice effect is executed before the notice effect on which the action effect acts (that is, before the item is used).

In this embodiment, the non-change notice effect is executed in the normal mode, but it may be executed in an effect mode other than the normal mode. However, it is desirable that the degree of expectation is lower than or similar to the notice effect executed at a later timing.

In this embodiment, in the process of step S6501, it is configured to determine which of a plurality of types of notice effects is to be executed, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and for example, execution of each notice effect is performed. The presence/absence (and the presentation mode) may be independently determined. That is, a plurality of types of notice effects may be executable. Further, it is possible to determine, from among the respective announcement effects that are determined to be executed, the one that causes the item to act and changes the effect mode on the way. In this case, the notice effect in which the item is not operated may be executed in the effect mode determined from the beginning, or the effect mode is changed without the item being operated after a predetermined period from the start. May be. Specifically, when it is determined that the cut-in effect is to be executed in the first special mode, and when it is determined that the item does not act on the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect may be executed in the first special mode from the beginning. However, after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start, the item may not operate and the normal mode may change to the first special mode.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a plurality of items are given, it is configured to sequentially act on the same notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and acts on different notice effects respectively. It may be possible. For example, in step S6501, it is possible to determine a plurality of notice effects to be executed, and in step S6503, the effect mode is determined for each of the determined notice effects to be executed, and whether the item is operated to change the effect mode on the way. To decide. Then, in step S6504, the item to be given is determined according to the item used for each advance notice effect, and the effect is executed according to the determined content. Also in this case, it is desirable that items with low expectations are used first. With this configuration, when a plurality of items are given, even if the first item acts on the notice effect having a low expectation, the second item has a high expectation. Since it is possible to have an expectation of acting on the notice production, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and improve the production effect. Further, in addition to the plurality of advance notice effects on which the item is operated, in step S6506, it may be determined whether or not to execute the additional notice effect (one or more), and the effect may be executed according to the determined content. In this case, it is desirable that the additional notice effect having an earlier execution timing (that is, the non-change notice effect having a lower expectation) has a higher execution rate.

Further, in the example of FIGS. 32D to 32G, in the case of the super-reach jackpot, the determination value is assigned such that the non-change notice effect is always executed, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. Even in the case of a super-reach jackpot, a determination value may be assigned so as to be determined as “no effect”.

In addition, not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 32(A), (B), and (D) to (G), when the variation pattern is the normal reach, the determination value is determined depending on whether the display result is a big hit or a hit. The distribution may be different. With this configuration, it is possible to more accurately indicate the degree of expectation for the big hit.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the effect of the effect of changing the effect design (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 first subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (step S8105).

Next, if it is the timing to give the item (Y in step S8106), the effect control CPU 101 executes the item giving effect according to the item giving pattern determined in the notice effect setting process (step S8107). In addition, data which is given by the item giving effect and which can specify the item to be stored is stored in the storage area formed in the RAM. In addition, in this embodiment, the timing of giving an item is fixedly set for each variation pattern, but may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings, for example. Further, in this case, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the timing.

Next, if it is the timing to change the item (Y in step S8107a), the effect control CPU 101 executes the item change effect with the item assignment pattern determined in the notice effect setting process (step S8107b). Further, the data capable of specifying the item changed by the item change effect is stored in the storage area formed in the RAM. In addition, in this embodiment, the timing of changing the item is fixedly set for each variation pattern, but may be determined by lottery from a plurality of timings, for example. Further, in this case, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the timing.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects the item with the lowest degree of expectation among the stored items (step S8109) at the timing of operating the item (Y in step S8108), and uses the selected item. The item action effect is executed (step S8110).

In step S8108, it is determined that it is time to act the item when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the notice effect that causes the item determined in the notice effect setting process to start. In addition, in this embodiment, the timing to act the item is fixedly set for each target notice effect, but may be determined by a lottery from a plurality of timings, for example. Further, in this case, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the timing.

In step S8109, for example, when the first item and the second item are stored, the first item is selected. Then, by the processing of step S8110, the item action effect is executed, and the effect mode of the notice effect being executed changes. In this embodiment, the item with the lowest expectation is selected from the stored items, but the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the item may be selected by lottery. Good. That is, items other than the item with the lowest expectation may be selected. In this case, it is desirable to increase the proportion of items with the lowest expectations selected (or lower the proportion of items with the highest expectations selected first).

In addition, when a plurality of items are applied to a plurality of notice effects, the items to be applied are selected in accordance with the execution order of the notice effects, and therefore, for example, an item with a relatively high degree of expectation is selected first. It may be configured such that, after acting on the notice effect having a relatively low degree of expectation, an item having a relatively low degree of expectation is selected and acts on the notice effect having a relatively high degree of expectation. Note that in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the earlier the timing during the variable display, the lower the expectation effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. The effect mode (color or pattern) having a higher degree of expectation is selected to a certain extent (see step S6503). Further, as shown in FIG. 32(C), the item is provided corresponding to the selected presentation mode (color or pattern) of the preview production (see step S6504). With such a configuration, in this embodiment, items having lower expectations are more likely to be used first.

Next, if the variation time timer has timed out (step S8111), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the effect design variation stop processing (step S803) (step S8112).

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the effect symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, it moves to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare production is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the process of displaying the effect symbol stop symbol in step S8302 is executed. No, the process moves to step S8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (delayed symbol, big hit symbol) (step S8302). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to erase the active display of the active display portion 18d in accordance with the processing of step S8302. Note that the control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol (outlier symbol, big hit symbol) and the control for erasing the active indicator are based on the symbol confirmation designation command being received, that is, the confirmation command reception flag is set. You may make it based on it.

Next, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the deviating symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start 1 designation command. The big hit start 1 designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 designated command was received, or the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag indicating that the big hit start 2 designated command was received It is confirmed whether or not the sudden variation jackpot start designation command reception flag is set suddenly (step S8305). When the big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag, or the small hit/sudden variation big hit start designated command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306), a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start 1 designated command reception flag, the big hit start 2 designated command reception flag, or the small hit/abrupt change jackpot start designated command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the flag that has been set. To reset.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), the control of the effect device (effect display device 9 as effect parts, various lamps as effect parts, and speaker 27 as effect parts) is executed (step S8309). After that, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the CPU 101 for effect control resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process process or the fourth symbol process process (for example, as shown in step S811 of FIG. 26, a variation pattern). The variable pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, for the symbol variation designation command, since it is referred to in both the production control process process and the fourth symbol process process, as shown in this embodiment, the production symbol variation stop process at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset in or in the big hit end effect processing when the big hit ends.

Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

Next, a display mode when the notice effect and the item effect are executed will be described. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the notice effect (active display change effect) and the item effect. In FIG. 35, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

As shown in FIGS. 35(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, one hold display is erased and the variable display of new effect symbols is started. At this time, the item giving effect of giving the first item and the second item is executed, and a display appears in which the first item display 200a and the second item display 200b appear. Although the first item display 200a is a blue spherical image, it is represented by a vertical striped circle in FIG. 35(2). Further, the second item display 200b is a red spherical image, which is represented by a horizontal striped circle in FIG. 35(2).

Next, when the active display change effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35(3), the change suggestion display 18f including the character display of "change?" which indicates that the display mode of the active display changes is the active display. It is displayed above 18e.

Here, when the item action effect that causes the first item to act on the active display change effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 35(4) and (5), the first item display 200a moves to the active display 18d. After the collision display is performed, the active display 18e changes from the normal mode (white) to the first special mode (blue). Note that in FIG. 35(5), the active display 18e of the first special mode (blue) is represented by a vertical striped circle.

Next, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the active display change effect is executed, the second item display 200b moves and collides with the active display 18d, as shown in FIGS. 35(6) and (7). After the display is performed, the active display 18e changes from the first special mode (blue) to the second special mode (red). In FIG. 35(7), the active display 18e of the second special mode (red) is represented by a horizontal striped circle.

As shown in FIG. 35, in this embodiment, when a plurality of items are given, the items having a lower expectation are used first. With such a configuration, the sense of expectation can be increased stepwise, and the effect of production can be improved.

Note that, for example, at the timing shown in FIG. 35(2), in response to the addition of the first item (or the storage of the first item), the first addition sound effect is output, and the second item is output. The second sound effect for addition may be output in response to the addition of (or the storage of the second item). Further, for example, at the timings shown in FIGS. 35(4) and 35(5), the first action is performed in response to the first item acting on the notice production (or the notice production changing to the first special mode). A sound effect is output, and at the timings shown in FIGS. 35(6) and 35(7), the second item is activated in response to the fact that the second item has acted on the notice effect (or the notice effect has changed to the second special mode). The action sound effect may be output. Since the player's attention is increased when the item acts on the notice effect, the action sound effect may be a flashy sound effect (for example, a sound effect having a large volume) compared to the imparting sound effect. In addition, the imparting effect sound and the effect sound effect associated with the same item are related to each other (for example, the first imparting effect sound and the first effect sound effect relating to the first item) The item may be added to make it easier to understand whether or not the item has been acted on.

FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the notice effect (cut-in effect) and the item effect. In FIG. 36, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

As shown in FIGS. 36(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, one hold display is deleted, and the variable display of new effect symbols is started. At this time, the item giving effect of giving the second item is executed, and the second item display 200b is displayed. Note that the second item display 200b is a red spherical image, but in FIG. 36(2), it is represented by a horizontal striped circle.

Next, when the cut-in effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36(3), the cut-in display 201 including the character display of "chance" is displayed in the normal mode (white in this example).

Here, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the cut-in effect is executed, the second item display 200b moves to the cut-in display 201 as shown in FIGS. 36(4) and (5). After the collision display is performed, the cut-in display 201 changes from the normal mode to the second special mode (red in this example, which is represented by a horizontal striped pattern in FIG. 36(5)). At this time, the character display of the cut-in display 201 may be changed (for example, changed from “chance” to “heat”).

As shown in FIG. 36, in this embodiment, by executing the item action effect after the notice effect is started, it is possible to change the executed notice effect to an effect mode with higher expectation. Is configured. With such a configuration, it is possible to effectively produce a change in expectation.

FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the notice effect (step-up effect) and the item effect. In FIG. 37, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIGS. 37(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, one hold display is deleted, and the variable display of new effect symbols is started. At this time, the item giving effect of giving the second item is executed, and the second item display 200b is displayed. Although the second item display 200b is a red spherical image, it is represented by a horizontal striped circle in FIG. 37(2).

Next, when the step-up effect is started, as shown in FIG. 37(3), the step-up display 202 of the first stage including the character display of "SU1" is displayed in the normal mode (white frame in this example). To be done. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. 37(4), the step-up display 202 of the second stage including the character display of "SU2" is displayed in the normal mode (white frame in this example).

After a further predetermined period of time, the step-up display 202 of the third stage including the character display of "SU3" is displayed in the normal mode (white frame in this example). Here, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the step-up effect is executed, the second item display 200b moves to the step-up display 202, as shown in FIGS. 37(5) and 37(6). After the collision display is performed, the step-up display 202 changes from the normal mode to the second special mode (red in this example, which is represented by a horizontal striped frame in FIG. 37(6)). Although not shown in FIG. 37, the step-up display 202 after the fourth stage is displayed in the second special mode.

When the execution timing of the item action effect is determined from a plurality of timings by lottery, the degree of expectation of a big hit may be different depending on the execution timing. For example, even when the same item acts on the step-up effect (or the same step-up effect at the final development stage), when the item effect effect is executed when the step-up effect is the first step, The degree of expectation for a big hit may be different when the item action effect is executed in the second stage.

FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing specific examples of the notice effect (button effect) and the item effect. In FIG. 38, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

As shown in FIGS. 38(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, one hold display is erased and the variable display of the new effect symbols is started. At this time, the item giving effect of giving the second item is executed, and the second item display 200b is displayed. Although the second item display 200b is a red spherical image, it is represented by a horizontal striped circle in FIG. 38(2).

Next, when the button effect is started, as shown in FIG. 38(3), the operation prompting display 203 imitating the push button 120 is displayed in the normal mode (white in this example).

Here, when the item action effect that causes the second item to act on the button effect is executed, the second item display 200b moves and collides with the operation promotion display 203, as shown in FIGS. 38(4) and (5). After the display is performed, the operation promotion display 203 changes from the normal mode to the second special mode (red in this example, which is represented by a horizontal striped pattern in FIG. 38(5)).

In addition, when the item action effect is executed for the button effect, a notice display (for example, a character display such as “heat!” or “chance!”) is displayed according to the detection of the operation of the push button 120. After being displayed, the item may be operated to change the display mode of the notice display.

Further, the display timing of the operation promotion display 203 and the start timing of the detection valid period of the push button 120 do not necessarily have to match. For example, after the operation promotion display 203 is displayed and the item action effect is executed (after the display mode of the operation promotion display 203 is changed), the detection valid period of the push button 120 may be started. In addition to the colors and patterns of the operation prompting display 203 and the notice display, the display mode such as the display size and the action may be changed by executing the item action effect.

Further, in addition to the button effect of displaying the advance notice in response to the detection of the operation of the push button 120, the action detection effect of displaying the advance notice in response to the detection of the player's action by another action detection means such as the stick controller 122 is also provided. The operation promotion display may be changed from an image simulating the push button 120 to an image simulating the stick controller 122 by making it executable and executing the item action effect. That is, it may be changed to another motion detection effect. Even in this case, it is desirable that the changed motion detection effect has a higher expectation for the big hit.

In this embodiment, the item giving effect is configured to give an item associated with a predetermined color or pattern, but the item that can be given is not limited to this. For example, an item associated with a predetermined character may be added. Hereinafter, an example of giving an item associated with a character will be described.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the notice effect (button effect) and the item effect using the item associated with the character. In FIG. 39, the mode of the display screen changes in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

As shown in FIGS. 39(1) and (2), when the variable display of the effect symbols is stopped, one hold display is deleted, and the variable display of new effect symbols is started. At this time, an item giving effect for giving an item associated with the character is executed, and an item display 200c composed of a character image is displayed. Further, at this time, the character storage effect sound may be output in response to the storage of the item associated with the character.

Next, when the button effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39(3), the operation prompting display 203 imitating the push button 120 is displayed in a normal mode (in this example, white and no character is present around the character). ..

Here, when the item action effect which causes the item to act on the button effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 39(4), a display in which the item display 200c composed of the character image moves to the side adjacent to the operation promotion display 203 is displayed. As it is performed, the character display of "Press chance!" is displayed. By being displayed as shown in FIG. 39(4), the expectation for the big hit is higher than that when the operation promotion display 203 is displayed in the normal mode (in this example, the character is absent in the surroundings). Will be suggested.

As shown in FIG. 39, an item associated with the character may be added as the item giving effect, and the character may be made to act on the notice effect being executed as the item action effect. Further, both an item associated with a color or a pattern and an item associated with a character may be added and stored, and each may act on the notice effect.

Further, in addition to the example shown in FIG. 39, for example, by causing the character to act on the notice effect in the form of aiming to clear a predetermined mission, the character will help clear the mission (that is, the possibility of clearing the mission). The expectation for a big hit increases with the increase in). In this case, the possibility of clearing the mission varies depending on which of the plurality of characters acts (that is, the expected degree of the notice effect after the action of the item depends on which character the item associated with is used. Different). With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the variety of the notice effect and the item effect, and synergistically enhance the effect.

Further, in this embodiment, when a plurality of items are given, the items are sequentially used. However, in addition to such a configuration, a plurality of items can be used at the same time. Good. For example, when an item associated with the character A and an item associated with the character B are added, the character A is caused to act independently on the notice effect of a mode aiming to clear a predetermined mission. There are two cases, one is when the character B is acted alone, and the other is when the character A and the character B are acted at the same time, and the possibility of completing the mission is different (that is, the expectation of the notice effect after the item is operated is different. ). With this configuration, it is possible to focus on the aspect of the item action effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the item giving effect is executed, a display is displayed in which the item display appears in the upper right of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and for example, an item is given The item may be added (or not added) after it is suggested to be performed (for example, after the suggested image is displayed or the sound effect is output), or the operation of the push button 120 may be performed. The item may be added (or not added) in response to the prompt and the operation of the push button 120 is detected.

Further, not limited to the configuration of this embodiment, for example, the item giving effect and the item effect effect may be made executable as a so-called prefetching notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect determines, for example, in the game control microcomputer 560, whether or not the jackpot is a big win at the time of winning the start, which range of the determination value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type, and the like. Whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the received command at the time of starting winning is executed in the effect control microcomputer 100 by executing the prize determination process of transmitting a command (a designating command or a variable category command) indicating the result. It is realized by determining the type, execution timing, and executing.

In this case, in this embodiment, an item is added and stored during one variable display, and the item is caused to act on the notice effect targeting the one variable display. Prior to the start of the variable display of items, an item is added and stored by the look-ahead notice effect (hereinafter also referred to as a look-ahead item giving effect), and a notice that targets the one change display during the one change display that is the pre-reading target. You may make it work an item on production. In this case, the given item is stored over a plurality of fluctuations. The item giving effect and the prefetching item giving effect may be in the same mode or different modes.

Further, for example, a pre-reading notice effect for the variable display executed after the one variable display is performed for the items stored and accumulated during the one variable display (for example, a hold corresponding to the target variable display. It is also possible to act on a pending change effect in which the display mode of the display changes, or a pre-reading continuous notice that is continuously executed over a plurality of variable displays up to the target variable display. You may make it act on the pre-reading notice production (For example, a series of productions performed before the start of the said one variable display) which makes a display a target (henceforth a pre-reading item action production). For example, an item given during one variable display changes the display mode of the held display by acting on the held display (that is, the expectation of a big hit of the variable display specified by the held display is increased), or prefetch continuation. It is also possible to change the presentation mode of the pre-reading continuous notice by acting on the notice. Further, the item given during one variable display is displayed while taking over the display mode (for example, blue, which corresponds to the first special mode of active display) at the time of the pending display changed due to the look-ahead notice effect. The display mode of the active display may be changed by acting on the active display (for example, the first special mode) that is being performed.

In addition, for example, the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display that has not been started yet for the items that are added and stored by the look-ahead item addition effect (for example, the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the target variable display changes). May be performed (that is, the prefetch item action effect is executed). Alternatively, it may be made to act on the notice effect that targets the variable display being executed. In this case, the look-ahead item giving effect and the look-ahead notice effect or notice effect are subject to the same variable display. Further, in this case, the look-ahead notice effect may be started during a change display prior to the change display serving as the reference when the change display in which the look-ahead item provision effect is performed is used as a reference, or may be a reference. It may be started during the variable display that becomes, or it may be started during the variable display after the reference variable display.

Further, the pre-reading item giving effect and the pre-reading item action effect for which one variable display is a notice target may be executed a plurality of times at different timings. For example, when the look-ahead notice effect that predicts the one variable display is started from the change display two before the one change display, the item is changed by the look-ahead item addition effect during the three change display before. It is also possible to perform the item action effect that is given and causes the item to act on the look-ahead notice effect during the variable display two before, and to perform the pre-read item giving effect that a new item is added. Then, the item action effect that causes the item to act on the look-ahead notice effect may be executed during the previous variable display.

Here, a display example when a fruit pattern display mode is applied to various effects will be described. In this embodiment, the fruit pattern display mode is applicable to the advance notice effect, but the fruit pattern display mode may be applied to an effect other than the advance notice effect.

In addition to each of the above-mentioned notice effects, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that gives a suggestion indicating the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state. Suggestive effects include a first suggestive effect (shutter effect) and a second suggestive effect (reach title effect). In the shutter effect as the first suggestive effect, the effect of covering the screen with the shutter display is executed after the fluctuation starts. Further, in the reach title effect as the second suggestion effect, an effect of displaying the reach title showing the development destination of the reach effect after the reach is executed. When displaying either the shutter display or the reach title display, the specific image may be displayed in some cases.

The specific image is an image displayed by including a plurality of types of elements in the image. The plurality of types of elements include a banana image of the element E1, a melon image of the element E2, an apple image of the element E3, a watermelon image of the element E4, and a strawberry image of the element E5. The fruit pattern image including these elements E1 to E5 is the specific image. In both the shutter display and the reach title display, all the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to be visible. Further, the display sizes of the elements E1 to E5 that form the specific image are changed and displayed according to the difference in display size between the shutter display and the reach title display. Further, all of the elements E1 to E5 are displayed so as to fit in the shutter display and the reach title display, respectively.

FIG. 40 is a display screen diagram when the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed. 40A to 40F are examples in which the shutter effect and the reach title effect are executed when the super reach is executed.

As shown in FIG. 40A, when the shutter effect is executed, a shutter image 94 is displayed on the screen. In the shutter image 94, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, when the shutter effect is executed, the notification of outputting the common sound (melody) from the speaker 27 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the effect lamp is executed. When the shutter that has been closed is opened, as shown in FIG. 40B, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. The downward arrows indicate the variable display of the left, middle, and right symbols. When the variable display of the left symbol and the right symbol is temporarily stopped, the reach state is set as shown in FIG. 40(c).

Next, as shown in FIG. 40(d), the super reach effect is started. The variable display is displayed small on the upper right of the screen and the character is displayed on the left of the screen. At the bottom right of the screen, a reach title image 95 is displayed, and the content of the super reach to be executed is shown as a reach title display. In the reach title image 95, an image of a fruit pattern including all the elements E1 to E5 is displayed. Further, in the reach title image 95, the characters “battle reach” indicating that the battle reach effect is executed are displayed.

Here, the battle reach effect is an effect in which the enemy character and the teammate character are in a big hit when the teammate character wins, and the teammate character is in defeat in the enemy character. In the reach title effect, the contents of a plurality of types of reach effects including such battle reach are shown by the reach title image 95 before the reach effect is executed.

Further, when the reach title effect is executed, the notification for outputting the common sound (melody) by the speaker 27 is executed and the notification by the light emission of the effect lamp is executed. Furthermore, after the common sound is output, an effect is produced in which the character emits a specific sound (voice) such as "hot and hot" that indicates that the jackpot expectation is high. Here, in the reach title effect, the size of the suggestion display to be displayed is smaller than that in the shutter effect. However, in this way, in the reach title effect, by outputting the specific sound, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that the fruit pattern image is displayed. Although the common sound and the specific sound have been described in the case where the output periods are completely separated, the output periods may be partially overlapped.

Then, a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. 40(e) is executed. The enemy character is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the ally character is displayed on the right side of the screen. When the teammate character wins the battle with the enemy character, the word "Battle Victory!" is displayed in the upper left of the screen. It is reported that the big hit has been confirmed by winning the battle. When the battle production is completed, the display returns to the variable display screen based on the original numerical design. As shown in FIG. 40(d), all the symbols are stopped and the big hit symbol "777" is displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 40A and 40D, both the shutter image 94 and the reach title image 95 are displayed including all the elements E1 to E5 that form the fruit pattern image. By doing so, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in both the shutter image 94 and the reach title image 95 having different display sizes. As a result, it is possible to accurately notify that the fruit pattern image with a high expectation for a big hit has been displayed.

In addition, although the case where the display mode of the fruit pattern is applied in the suggestive effect has been described, the fruit pattern image can be suitably displayed in any of the effects by applying the same in each of the notice effects described above. ..

For example, when the display mode of the fruit pattern is applied to the step-up effect and the cut-in effect, the frame portion of the step-up display (see FIG. 37(6)) and the entire cut-in display (see FIG. 36(5)). ), all the elements E1 to E5 constituting the fruit pattern image are displayed. Further, since the frame size of the step-up display is smaller than the entire cut-in display, the elements E1 to E in the frame part of the step-up display are displayed smaller than the elements E1 to E in the entire cut-in display. It By applying in this way, the fruit pattern image can be preferably displayed in any of the effects.

The display size of the shutter image 94 shown in FIG. 40(a) is displayed larger than the display size of the reach title image 95 shown in FIG. 40(d). Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the difference between the display size of the shutter image 94 and the display size of the reach title image 95.

Further, the shutter image 94 shown in FIG. 40A and the reach title image 95 shown in FIG. 40D are displayed at different timings. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fruit pattern image, which is the specific image, from becoming difficult to see due to overlapping execution timings.

As described above, in the present embodiment, item storage capable of storing a plurality of types of items including the first item and the second item (for example, first to third items; see FIG. 32C). Means (for example, a storage area formed in a RAM mounted in the effect control microcomputer 100; stores data capable of specifying an item), and a specific effect using the item stored by the item storage means (for example, , Item effect production).

Then, the effect execution means has a higher degree of expectation in the specific effect using the second item (eg, the second item (red)) than in the specific effect using the first item (eg, the first item (blue)). When the first item and the second item are stored, it is possible to execute the specific effect so that the specific effect using the first item is specified rather than the specific effect using the second item. The ratio of performing the effect first is high (see, for example, FIG. 35 ). Therefore, the sense of expectation can be gradually increased, and the effect of production can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect executing means can execute the notice effect in a plurality of modes (for example, the effect modes of the normal mode and the first to third special modes), and can specify the notice effect with respect to the notice effect. By executing the effect, it is possible to execute the notice effect in a mode with a higher degree of expectation than the notice effect (for example, the notice effect is started in a normal mode with a low degree of expectation, but by the item acting, It changes to the first special aspect, the second special aspect, and the third special aspect with high expectations, see FIGS. 35 to 38.). Therefore, it is possible to effectively produce a change in the expectation of the notice production, and it is possible to improve the production effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of notice effects (for example, active display change effect, cut-in effect, step-up effect, button effect, etc.) By executing the above, it is possible to execute a notice effect having a higher expectation than the notice effect (for example, the notice effect is started in a normal mode with a low expectation, but the expectation degree is increased by the action of the item. It changes to a high first special mode, a second special mode, or a third special mode. See FIGS. 35 to 38.) Even if it is a specific effect using the same item, any of the plurality of types of advance effects It is possible to execute the specific effect such that the degree of expectation varies depending on whether it is executed for (see, for example, FIGS. 32A and 32B. Even in the same effect mode, expectation for a big hit by the notice effect. Since the degree is different, even in the item action effect in which the same item is acted (for example, even when changing to the same third special aspect), the expectation degree is different depending on which notice effect is acted). Therefore, it is possible to focus on which of the notice effects the specific effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the effect.

In addition, in this embodiment, the item is associated with a predetermined color or pattern (for example, blue, red, and fruit pattern), and the effect execution means executes a notice effect in which the color or pattern is different according to the degree of expectation. It is possible (for example, the advance notice effect can be executed in the first special mode (blue basic tone), the second special mode (red basic tone) and the third special mode (fruit pattern basic tone. See FIG. 32(B)), By executing the specific effect on the notice effect, it is possible to change the color or pattern associated with the item used in the specific effect to execute the notice effect (see, for example, FIGS. 35 to 38 ). Therefore, the relevance between the specific effect and the notice effect can be enhanced, and the effect of the effect can be synergistically improved.

Further, in this embodiment, an item is associated with a predetermined character (for example, an item display 200c formed by a character image, see FIG. 39(2)), and the effect executing means uses a plurality of modes to give a notice effect. By executing the specific effect for the notice effect, the notice effect can be executed in a manner in which the character associated with the item used in the particular effect acts (for example, FIG. ) See). By doing so, it is possible to increase the variety of the notice effect and the specific effect, and to synergistically increase the effect.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect execution means may use the first notice effect (for example, active display change effect, cut-in effect, step-up effect, button effect, etc.) and the item that can use the item. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notice effects including an impossible second notice effect (for example, a decorative lamp effect, etc.), and when the item is stored by the item storage means, the first notice effect is generated more than when the item is not stored. There is a high percentage that the notice production is executed. Therefore, when an item is given, attention can be paid to which notice effect the specific effect works, and the effect of the effect can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, change effect execution means capable of executing change effect for changing the item stored by the item storage means (for example, “first item (blue)→third item (fruit pattern)”). This is executed when the item assignment pattern is determined (see FIG. 32C). Therefore, even if items with low expectations are stored, expectations can be given to change to items with high expectations, so it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation and improve the effect of production. Can be made.

Further, in this embodiment, as a suggestion display suggesting the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state), a first suggestion display whose display size is the first size (for example, FIG. 40(a)). And a second suggestion display in which the display size is the second size (for example, the second displayed when the reach title is shown in FIG. 40D). And a display means (for example, realized by the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, etc.) capable of displaying a size reach title image 95 and the like), and the display means includes a plurality of types of elements having different modes ( A specific image including elements E1 (banana), elements E2 (melon), elements E3 (apple), elements E4 (watermelon), elements E5 (strawberry), etc. shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(d). (For example, the fruit pattern shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(d)) can be displayed. When displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display in a pattern including a specific image, a plurality of types can be displayed. Elements are displayed so as to be included in both the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display (elements E1 to E5 are included in both the shutter image 94 and the reach title image 95 shown in FIGS. 40(a) and 40(d)). It may be displayed so as to be included). By doing so, the specific image can be preferably displayed regardless of the display size of the suggestion display. Thereby, it is possible to accurately notify that the specific image is displayed.

It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence/absence of pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when starting the variation. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of the reach and the presence/absence of the re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation|variation time of (after 2 stop) and a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio being different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. It is a concept that also includes a relationship such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different (that is, one is 100% allocation and the other is 0% allocation).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case is shown in which, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols, effect symbols, and normal symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be executed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function of the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound/lamp board so that the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control or lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or is changed to, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp. The display control can be performed according to the command received from the driver board 35 or the sound/lamp board.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types of coins are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set and a player operates an operation lever. When a symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button and the combination of the symbols is a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. It is also possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

Further, in the above embodiment, there are probability variation big hit and normal big hit as the big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as the probability variation big hit as the big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game has been shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (the probability variable area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in each of the above-described embodiments to a gaming machine that is controlled to the probability changing state after the end.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 production display device 13 1st start winning a prize hole 14 2nd starting winning a prize opening 18c total pending storage display part 18d active display part 20 special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Performance control board 100 Microcomputer for performance control 101 CPU for performance control
109 VDP
120 push buttons

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
An item storage means capable of storing items,
And a performance executing means capable of executing a specific performance using the item stored by the item storing means,
The effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a plurality of types of notice effects including a first notice effect and a second notice effect,
By executing the specific effect when the notice effect is executed, it is possible to execute the notice effect having a higher degree of expectation than the notice effect.
Even in the case of a specific effect using the same item, it is possible to execute the specific effect such that the degree of expectation varies depending on which of the plurality of types of advance effects are executed,
When the item is stored by the item storage means, a first pattern for executing a specific effect that uses the item when the first notice effect is executed, and an item when the second notice effect is executed It is possible to execute the specific effect by the second pattern for executing the specific effect to be used,
If a specific effect by the first pattern and the item is stored by the item storage means is performed, as compared with the case where the specific effect by the first pattern is not executed, than the first prediction effect identified in the previous timing A gaming machine characterized in that a high proportion of the second notice effect is executed in which the effect is not executed. As a suggestion display, a display means capable of displaying a first suggestion display and a second suggestion display is provided,
The display means is
It is possible to display a specific image including a plurality of types of elements having different aspects,
When displaying either the first suggestion display or the second suggestion display that are different in size from each other in a pattern including the specific image, the plurality of types of elements include the first suggestion display and the second suggestion display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is displayed so as to be included in any of the above.

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